Description
Indulge in this surprisingly moist and flavorful banana bread that’s completely free from gluten, dairy, and added sugars. A perfect guilt-free treat for any time of day, delivering rich taste and tender texture without compromise.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend (with xanthan gum)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- 3 very ripe medium bananas, mashed (~1 cup)
- ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ¼ cup melted coconut oil or avocado oil
- 2 large eggs (or 2 flax eggs for vegan)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup erythritol-based sweetener (or to taste)
- ½ cup dairy-free chocolate chips (optional, ensure sugar-free)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mash the ripe bananas. Stir in the applesauce, melted oil, eggs (or flax eggs), vanilla extract, and erythritol sweetener until well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix. Fold in chocolate chips if using.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins