Easy Gluten-Free Banana Bread Recipe

This is hands-down the best gluten-free banana bread recipe I’ve ever made! Soft, moist, and perfectly sweet, it’s the ultimate comfort food on a chilly morning. Plus, it’s a one-bowl recipe, which means less cleanup and more time enjoying that irresistible aroma filling your kitchen. Whether you’re gluten-free or not, this bread is a total crowd-pleaser—just pure, scrumptious goodness with every bite!

I don’t say this often, but I can make REALLY good banana bread! Ever since I started following a gluten-free diet, I avoided baking it because I couldn’t imagine gluten-free banana bread tasting as good as the original. But today, I finally did it—and guess what? I was right! It didn’t just taste good… it tasted amazing! 😊 Let me share with you this moist, easy gluten-free banana bread recipe that’s soft, packed with banana flavor, and made with just a few simple ingredients.

Even my family agrees—this recipe is so good, we don’t need to bake regular banana bread anymore. Whether you’re looking for gluten-free breakfast ideas or a quick, comforting snack, this one-bowl gluten-free banana bread is perfect every time. If you’re a fan of gluten-free treats, you’ll also love my 3-ingredient gluten-free brownies and gluten-free lemon pound cake—they’re just as easy and delicious!

Recipe Ingredients

Only a few simple ingredients are needed:

• Unsalted butter, softened (organic if possible)
• Sugar, just enough to help the bread caramelize.
• VERY ripe bananas, about 300-400 grams, at room temperature. They HAVE TO BE overripe—brown and spotty.
• Eggs, organic or free-range if possible, at room temperature.
• All-purpose gluten-free flour blend. I used HAS NO gluten-free plain flour from Aldi, which worked really well. You can also use Bob’s Red Mill All-Purpose Gluten-Free Flour. (Make sure your flour contains xanthan gum or guar gum. Without it, the bread will be dry and crumbly).
• Gluten-free baking powder
• Vanilla extract

Note: If your mix doesn’t contain xanthan or guar gum, add 1/2 teaspoon and mix well with the flour before adding to the other ingredients.

See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients 👇

Banana Bread Swaps and Substitutions

• Sugar: You can swap regular sugar for coconut sugar or brown sugar. My favorite is organic raw sugar because it’s the least processed variety.
• Butter: Replace butter with coconut oil or extra virgin olive oil for a dairy-free version.
• Eggs: To make this recipe vegan, use chia eggs instead of regular eggs. Simply mix 1 tablespoon of ground chia seeds with 2.5 tablespoons of water per egg and let it sit until it gels.

🧑‍🍳 How To Make Gluten-Free Banana Bread

Pro tip: For the best results, make sure all your ingredients are at room temperature. Cold eggs and butter won’t mix well with the bananas, which can affect the texture.

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 180°C (360°F).

Step 2: Prepare the loaf pan. Grease the sides and bottom with a little butter, then line it with baking paper. The butter helps the paper stick, so it doesn’t slip when you pour in the batter. Alternatively, you can use a silicone loaf tin.

Step 3: Mash the bananas using a fork, leaving a few small bits intact.

Step 4: In a large mixing bowl, mix together eggs, butter, vanilla, and sugar.

Step 5: Once the sugar has dissolved, add mashed bananas. It is best to mix it with a wooden spoon or a whisk until everything is well combined. You don’t need to beat butter for this recipe.

Step 6: Now add the dry ingredients (gluten-free flour and baking powder) to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.

Step 7: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.

Step 8: Bake at 180°C (360°F) for one hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 9: Let your banana bread cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.

See the video in the recipe card below 👇

Variations

Make It Vegan Banana Bread

To make this gluten-free banana bread vegan, simply swap the butter for coconut oil or extra virgin olive oil.
For the eggs, use chia eggs instead of chicken eggs. (Learn how to make chia eggs in my [Gluten-Free Bread Recipe](link to your recipe)).

Make it Dairy-Free Banana Bread

If you’re following a dairy-free diet, you can easily adapt this recipe. Just like the vegan option, replace the butter with coconut oil or olive oil for a delicious dairy-free version.

Sugar-Free Banana Bread

This recipe works perfectly without sugar! While you won’t get that caramelized texture and flavor that sugar provides, the bananas add enough natural sweetness to keep it delicious.

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Turn this into chocolate gluten-free banana bread by simply adding chocolate chips to the batter. Feel free to add nuts, seeds, raisins, or berries to experiment and make it your own.

🍴 How To Serve

The choice is yours! You can enjoy this gluten-free banana bread for breakfast, morning tea, brunch, or as a snack anytime during the day. It’s delicious on its own, but I personally can’t resist a warm slice with a bit of butter. Yum!

For more gluten-free ideas, try it alongside my easy gluten-free chocolate brownies or pair it with a cup of tea and the gluten-free sugar cookies for the ultimate snack combo!

❄️ How to Store

• Refrigerate: Store any leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for 4-5 days. For a treat, toast a slice and top with butter or honey.
• Freeze: Make sure the bread has cooled completely before freezing. For best results, slice the loaf and store the pieces in a zip-top bag or freezer-safe container with baking paper between slices. This way, you can easily grab and defrost individual portions!