It requires simple ingredients and methods, and all the magic happens in just 1 bowl. What are you waiting for?! Let’s bake!
How to Make the BEST Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Banana Bread
For a moist, fluffy, and delightfully banana-filled result, this banana bread starts off with a combination of mashed ripe bananas and eggs. Then cane sugar, coconut yogurt, melted dairy-free butter, and vanilla extract join in for sweetness and added moisture. The dry ingredients come next, and we keep it simple! Almond flour and our 1:1 gluten-free flour blend combine to create a loaf that could fool even the most astute gluten-lover. Wondering about our original DIY blend? It also works in this recipe, but the loaf is just a bit more moist and not quite as fluffy. Still very good! The remaining ingredients include baking powder + baking soda for lift, sea salt for flavor, and chopped raw walnuts for a classic, nutty loaf. After transferring the batter to a prepared loaf pan, an (optional) topping of sugar and finely chopped walnuts adds a sweet and sparkly touch. Why not!?
How Ripe Should Bananas be for Banana Bread?
The perfect balance of sweetness and banana flavor comes from a very spotty, semi-soft banana. The peel shouldn’t have any green left, but it’s best if it’s not bruised or blackened either. Too ripe can add too much sweetness, while underripe means the banana flavor won’t be strong enough.
How to Store Banana Bread
Once fully cooled, banana bread keeps best in a sealed container or plastic bag stored at room temperature.
How Long Does it Last?
Depending on humidity, banana bread will keep at room temperature for up to 2-3 days. After that, we recommend transferring to the refrigerator for up to another 2-3 days.
How to Freeze Banana Bread
Banana bread can be frozen as a whole loaf, thawed in the refrigerator, and then sliced when ready to enjoy. It can also be sliced before freezing, and if you want to enjoy one slice at a time, you can place parchment or wax paper between the slices for effortless enjoyment!
How to Reheat Banana Bread
Banana bread can be reheated in the oven (3-5 minutes at 350 F) or in the microwave, toaster oven, or toaster (our favorite!). We think you’ll LOVE this banana bread! It’s:TenderMoistSnack-ablePerfectly sweetUndetectably gluten-free& SO classic! Banana bread is the perfect way to use up any quickly ripening bananas on your counter and makes a delicious treat for brunch, dessert, or snacking.
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