Easy Gluten Free Banana Bread
My friend Lori surprised me with this gluten free banana bread on my front porch! I was so excited when I received her gift. It was a nice treat to wake up to because I was able to enjoy a slice with my morning coffee. Often times gluten free bread is dry and crumbly and I was so delighted to see that this banana bread was moist. It had a great flavor and I really enjoyed it.
My non gluten free husband also enjoyed it too! I asked Lori if she had a secret to making such delicious banana bread and she told me that she really mushy bananas that had actually been frozen prior. That made my day because I have a bag of frozen bananas in my freezer right now. I love being able to find bananas on sale and extend their life by freezing them.
If you find yourself with leftover or overripe bananas this would be a great recipe to try. Lori baked it in small tins which ended up being perfect for gift giving. If you are looking for a way to show your love and encouragement this is a great recipe to try. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
You could easily add walnuts, pecans or chocolate chips too it if you desire too. I love how she packaged it up and wrote a cute note and dropped it as a surprise. It truly made my day! I am blessed with amazing friends and during difficult days or just for no reason at all it is a simple way to spread joy.
Gluten Free Banana Bread
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup gluten free flour (I like King Arthur)
- 1 1/4 tsp baking powder (be sure it is gluten free)
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup butter flavored crisco
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 2 TBSP regular milk
- 1 cup mashed banana (over-ripe is best)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Grease loaf pan with shortening and lightly flour
- In a medium size mixing bowl, combine your dry ingredients
- In a separate bowl mash your bananas, add shortening and sugar and beat with an electric mixer until fluffy.
- Add milk, vanilla and eggs to the banana mixture and beat for 1-2 minutes until combined.
- Add 1/2 the dry ingredients and mix to combine.
- Repeat with the other 1/2 of the dry ingredients.
- If desired add any additional options (pecans, walnuts, chocolate chips) and gently fold in.
- Pour mixture into a lightly greased and floured pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool pan on a cooling rack for 5 minutes. Turn out of the pan and allow to completely cool.
- Wrap up in plastic wrap and give (or savor it for yourself).
Gluten Free Recipes:
Gluten Free Creamy Banana Pudding Recipe
Gluten Free Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies
Melissa is a football and soccer mom who has been married to her best friend for 24 years. She loves sharing recipes, travel reviews and tips that focus on helping busy families make memories.
That was an extra special treat! I can’t wait to try it myself!