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Quick Gluten-Free Banana Bread

This easy gluten-free banana bread is perfect for a quick, delicious treat using ripe bananas and simple ingredients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Fruits
  • 2-3 pieces very ripe bananas, mashed
Baking Agents
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/3 cup melted unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • pinch salt
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
Flour
  • 1 1/2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour including xanthan gum
  • 1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum (omit if your flour already includes it)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan.
  2. Mix mashed bananas, melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla in a bowl.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine gluten-free flour, xanthan gum, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and bake for 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Notes

Use ripe bananas for best flavor and sweetness.