Description
This ultra-moist, sweet, and tender banana bread is made entirely gluten-free and filled with delicious chocolate chunks. Nobody will ever guess it’s gluten-free! Plus, it can easily be made dairy-free with one simple swap.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups Gluten Free 1-to-1 Flour Blend (such as Bob’s Red Mill or King Arthur)
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
¾ cup granulated sugar (or substitute coconut sugar or light brown sugar)
½ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled (or coconut oil for dairy-free)
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3 medium ripe bananas, mashed until smooth
½ cup chocolate chips or chunks (use dairy-free chips if needed)
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
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Mix dry ingredients. In a large bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, baking soda, salt, and sugar until evenly combined.
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Combine wet ingredients. In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, eggs, vanilla, and mashed bananas until smooth.
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Bring it all together. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir just until combined. Don’t overmix — this keeps your banana bread soft and fluffy.
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Add chocolate. Gently fold in the chocolate chips or chunks.
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Bake. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Cool completely in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Slice and enjoy once fully cooled!
Notes
- To make it dairy-free: Replace butter with melted coconut oil or any neutral vegetable oil.
- To add extra structure: Swap ½ cup of the gluten-free flour for almond flour.
- To store: Wrap tightly in plastic wrap or store in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature, 5 days in the fridge, or up to 3 months in the freezer.
- Tip: Warm a slice in the microwave for 20 seconds before serving — it tastes freshly baked again!
- Mix-in ideas: Try blueberries, chopped walnuts, peanut butter chips, or white chocolate for a twist.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 50 min
- Cuisine: American