Stress no more.. here is a Quick and Easy Gluten Free Banana Bread Recipe that will have your family asking for more.
Whether you are new to the gluten free world or been around for awhile like myself {5 years and counting for our family} – you likely have discovered one thing along the way; ‘things just don’t taste the same.’
Gluten free breads can often times be dry {to the point of choking..}, spongy, or so incredibly heavy you could surely use them to anchor a boat.
Quick and Easy Gluten Free Banana Bread
This recipe is actually so easy I recently made it with our two youngest sons for our weekly wednesday ‘kids in the kitchen’ time. We are always looking for hands on learning opportunities and what better place to do that than in the kitchen?
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 Cups sugar
- 1/2 Cup Butter (also can use dairy free option)
- 2 Large Eggs
- 1 1/2 Cups Mashed Ripe Banana's (approx 3-4)
- 1/2 Cup Milk, Buttermilk, or Almond Milk
- 1 Tsp. Vanilla
- 2 1/2 Cups Gluten Free Flour Blend
- 1 Tsp. Baking soda
- 1 Tsp. Salt
- 1 Tsp. Cinnamon
- 1/4 Tsp. Ground Ginger
- 1 Cup chopped nuts {optional}
Instructions
- Pre-Heat Oven to 350 Degrees. Grease bottoms and sides of 2 loaf pans {8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2 inches}
- Mix Sugar and Butter in Large Bowl. Stir in Eggs, until well blended. Add bananas, milk, and vanilla; beat until smooth and well combined. Stir in flour, baking soda, salt, and spices. Mix until moist {do not over mix}. Using a wooden spoon or spatula fold in nuts if desired.
- Divide batter amongst pans evenly.
- Bake for 1 hour at 350 degrees. Insert toothpick in center to see that it is cooked through.
- Let cool completely before serving. {approximately 2 hours}
- Store at room temperature for up to 4 days or wrap and freeze for later use.
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