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Healthy Gluten Free Banana Bread

Cultural Context

Banana bread has its roots in the United States, gaining popularity during the Great Depression when ingredients were scarce. This healthy gluten-free version allows those with dietary restrictions to enjoy a classic treat. Today, banana bread is a beloved staple in many households, often customized with various add-ins like nuts and chocolate chips for a modern twist.

AmericanUSdessert
60 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
3 ripe bananas
Bob's Red Mill 1-to-1 gluten-free flour
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup raw honey
2 eggs
1/4 cup butter
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
walnuts (optional)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

gluten-free flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: oat flour

Almond flour adds healthy fats while oat flour is often less expensive.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Maple syrup provides a unique flavor while granulated sugar is budget-friendly.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pecans

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pecans are a healthier nut option and sunflower seeds are more affordable.

Greek yogurt

🥗Healthier: coconut yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Coconut yogurt is dairy-free while sour cream is often less expensive.

1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

2

Grease a loaf pan with butter.

3

In a mixing bowl, add the gluten-free flour and whisk in the sugar, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.

4

Melt 1/4 cup of butter in the microwave for about 45 seconds on power level 3, then stir until fully melted.

5

Peel and mash 3 ripe bananas in a separate bowl until very mushy.

6

Add the melted butter to the mashed bananas and mix well.

7

In another bowl, whisk 2 eggs until well combined, then add to the banana mixture.

8

Stir in 1/2 cup of raw honey and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract into the wet mixture until combined.

9

Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and fold gently until just combined.

10

If using, fold in walnuts until evenly distributed in the batter.

11

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it out evenly.

12

Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, then check with a toothpick for doneness.

13

If the toothpick comes out wet, continue baking for an additional 5 minutes and check again until it comes out clean.

14

Let the banana bread cool slightly before slicing.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

loaf panmixing bowlmicrowavespatulatoothpick

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Dietary

gluten-freevegetarian

Allergens

milkeggstree-nuts

Also Known As

Gluten Free Banana BreadBanana Bread (Gluten Free)

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