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Gluten Free Banana Bread

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By Snejana Andreeva

on Oct 27, 2021, Updated Jan 05, 2026

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When I first attempted this Gluten Free Banana Bread recipe, I totally thought it was going to be a fail. In fact, it was absolute perfection ! I actually wanted to use almond flour but I ran out so I had to improvise and use 🥥 coconut flour instead, which turned out to be a happy accident! Honestly, this recipe is so fluffy and moist, that no one will ever know it’s gluten-free. PLUS, I use almond milk here, so it’s dairy-free as well! Such a win-win.

  • Why You’ll Love Gluten Free Banana Bread
  • How to Prepare Gluten Free Banana Bread
  • Nonna’s Tip 🥥
  • Variations and Substitutions for Gluten Free Banana Bread
  • Similar Recipes
  • Best Served With
  • Common Questions
  • Gluten Free Banana Bread Recipe

Why You’ll Love Gluten Free Banana Bread

This Gluten Free Banana Bread is the perfect blend of wholesome ingredients and big, banana flavor, making it a fantastic choice for a healthier treat. Made with ripe bananas, eggs, and almond milk, it has a super moist and tender texture, while the bananas and 🍁 maple syrup sweeten up without using any white sugar. This is such a great breakfast or snack option that’s simple to prepare, comes together in one bowl, and uses up those ripe 🍌 bananas on the counter. I love that anyone can enjoy it, as it’s both gluten- and dairy-free!

How to Prepare Gluten Free Banana Bread

🌡️ Preheat oven to 350F (177C).

🍌 In a bowl , mash the bananas and stir in the first 7 ingredients.

🥥 Add the coconut flour, baking powder, and baking soda and stir.

🥣 Line a loaf pan with parchment paper and add in the batter.

🥄 It will be really sticky so use clean hands or the back of a spoon to distribute it evenly.

⏲️ Bake for 50-60 minutes depending on the oven or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean. Enjoy!

Nonna’s Tip 🥥

I used 1.5 cups of coconut flour but you might need a little bit less depending on how big the eggs and bananas are. The consistency of the dough should be wet and sticky .

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Variations and Substitutions for Gluten Free Banana Bread

  1. If you’d like to use almond flour instead of coconut flour, you will probably have to add a bit more because coconut flour is very absorbent and we require less of it.
  2. Feel free to use any sweetener you like, such as maple syrup, agave syrup, or 🍯 honey.
  3. Use whatever oil you like, such as olive oil, avocado oil, or canola. Even melted 🧈 butter will work.
  4. You can use whatever 🥛 milk variety you like, dairy or non-dairy .
  5. Can I add mix-ins like nuts or chocolate chips?
  6. Feel free to add your favorite mix-ins such as chopped nuts, 🍫 chocolate chips, shredded coconut, or dried fruits. Fold them into the batter just before pouring it into the loaf pan.

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Best Served With

  • Serve this Gluten Free Banana Bread for dessert with ☕coffee or tea.
  • Spread a slice of banana bread with a spoonful of 🥜 peanut butter or my luscious Homemade Nutella .

Common Questions

Yes, you can experiment with different flour varieties, such as almond flour, oat flour, or regular all-purpose flour. However, keep in mind that the texture and moisture content will vary. Coconut flour absorbs more liquid, so if using another flour, you may need to adjust the amount.

Yes, you could use agave syrup, or honey instead of maple syrup.

Yes, have fun adding your favorite mix-ins such as chopped nuts, chocolate chips, shredded coconut, or dried fruits. Fold them into the batter just before pouring it into the loaf pan.

Yes, you can certainly make muffins using this recipe. Simply pour the batter into a lined muffin tin and bake at the same temperature for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

While 1 cup of flour weighs 160g in my kitchen, it might weigh anywhere from 120 to 180g in your kitchen and there’s a few reasons for that. The weight of ingredients may vary due to the brand of ingredients, the brand and style (wet vs dry) of measuring cups and spoons, and the technique for measuring into cups: scooping and leveling versus spooning the ingredients into the cup measure. For best results, go by the weight listed in the recipe.

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Equipment

  • ▢ Mixing Bowls
  • ▢ Measuring Cups + Spoons
  • ▢ Liquid Measuring Cup
  • ▢ Loaf Pan
  • ▢ Parchment Paper

Ingredients

  • ▢ 3 ripe bananas
  • ▢ 2 large eggs
  • ▢ ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk , or any milk
  • ▢ 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ▢ ½ cup avocado oil , or any oil
  • ▢ ½ cup maple syrup , or any sweetener
  • ▢ pinch salt
  • ▢ 1 ¼ – 1.5 cups coconut flour , (depending on how big the eggs and bananas are)
  • ▢ 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ▢ ½ teaspoon baking soda

Instructions

  • ▢ Preheat oven to 350F (177C). In a bowl mash the bananas and stir in the first 7 ingredients.
  • ▢ Add the flour, baking powder and baking soda and stir. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper and add in the batter.
  • ▢ It will be really sticky so use clean hands or the back of a spoon to distribute it evenly.
  • ▢ Bake for 50-60 minutes depending on the oven or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

My Notes

Nutrition

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Gluten Free Banana Bread

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Measuring Cups + Spoons
  • Liquid Measuring Cup
  • Loaf Pan
  • Parchment Paper

Ingredients

  • 3 ripe bananas
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk or any milk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ½ cup avocado oil or any oil
  • ½ cup maple syrup or any sweetener
  • pinch salt
  • 1 ¼ - 1.5 cups coconut flour (depending on how big the eggs and bananas are)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F (177C). In a bowl mash the bananas and stir in the first 7 ingredients.
  • Add the flour, baking powder and baking soda and stir. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper and add in the batter.
  • It will be really sticky so use clean hands or the back of a spoon to distribute it evenly.
  • Bake for 50-60 minutes depending on the oven or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

Nutrition

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