Easy Gluten-Free Banana Bread Recipe
Easy Flourless Banana Bread Recipe – Make The Best Banana Bread with Only 5 Simple Ingredients! It’s healthy, gluten free, and incredibly tasty!
Do you like switching up your weekend breakfast recipes? Next time you’re thinking about making yourself a bowl of plain oatmeal with banana slices, try this easy gluten free banana bread recipe; It’ll make you go BANANAS. It’s a great recipe for a nice breakfast or a sweet healthy snack to have all through the week .(Even though I’m sure it’ll be gone the same day). It tastes amazing on its own, but you could have this recipe along some yogurt, peanut butter, vanilla ice cream, nuts, or fresh fruits.
Why you’ll love this Banana Bread Recipe?
It’s totally easy: You can make it with simple ingredients. Which you throw in the same blender than pour in a loaf pan to bake. It doesn’t require much effort and it’s definitely worth it.
It’s gluten free and low in sugar: This banana bread recipe is made with rolled oats instead of white flour, it’s nut free, it contains no dairy products. It includes pure maple syrup instead of white sugar for a natural touch of sweetness. You can totally skip the maple syrup, or replace with honey or agave.
It’s a healthy vegan treat: This banana bread recipe is a good alternative for all the store bought sweets and packaged goods. I love packing 1 or 2 big chunks along some fresh fruits for work. It also makes a great packed treat for kids to take to school.
Ingredients:
2 cups rolled oats
3 Medium or 2 large ripe bananas (keep an extra half to add on top)
2 large eggs (at room temperature)
½ teaspoon baking soda
3-5 tablespoons Maple Syrup
A pinch of salt and cinnamon (optional)
Chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat your favorite loaf pan with coconut oil or a different oil of your choice. You could also use parchment paper instead.
Take a blender (or a food processor), add the rolled oats, baking soda, a dash of salt and cinnamon then mix until you reach flour like consistency.
(Pour the oat mixture in a bowl to blend the wet ingredients separately) Blend to combine the ripe bananas, 2 eggs at room temperature, and maple syrup to taste.
Pour back the oat mixture into the blender and mix well to combine.
In case you choose to any nuts, raisins or chocolate chips, add in to mix with the rest of the ingredients. Drop the batter into your loaf pan.
Top the batter with the remaining ½ banana, sliced either lengthwise or crosswise, as you prefer.
Bake for about 20 to 25 minutes. Use a toothpick or knife to check if your banana bread is done, insert it in the center, it should come out clean.
Helpful Tips and Variations:
Which type of oat should I use for this recipe? Old fashioned oats (rolled oats) have a rather flat and flaky texture, which makes them cook faster and better.
Can I replace the oats with flour? You can absolutely replace the oats with flour. This recipe contains oats to create a healthier version. Packed with whole grain and fiber, but there’s no harm in using flour instead.
Is it important to use ripe bananas? When baking, ripe bananas are the best option; They are sweeter, more flavorful and they blend easily into the batter. You should look for a ripe banana with a soft touch and some brow spots.
Which other elements can I add to this recipe? I prefer to mix some chocolate chips with the batter. If you’re not allergic, you can add some chopped nuts of your choice (hazelnuts, walnuts, cashews, or macademia).
Can I store any leftovers? You can safely store any leftovers, by wrapping the sliced in plastic wrap or placing in a sealed container. You can keep them at room temperature for up to 4 days and in the fridge for w whole week.
How can I serve this gluten free banana bread Recipe?
I love having this chocolate chip banana bread for breakfast. I usually cut up a big chunk, spread some Greek Yogurt on top, garnish with any crushed nuts I have at hand or some thinly chopped fruit pieces and add a drizzle of Maple syrup or honey. It’s a true DELISH!
You could also serve this sweet but healthy treat at a family reunion, or a friends’ afternoon tea party. It will quickly disappear off your serving platter. You can serve this gluten free banana bread recipe as it is, or pair with some yogurt or whipped cream and bowls of fresh fruits, such as strawberries, blueberries or raspberries.
Easy Gluten-Free Banana Bread Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 3 Medium or 2 large ripe bananas keep an extra half to add on top
- 2 large eggs at room temperature
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 3-5 tablespoons Maple Syrup
- A pinch of salt and cinnamon optional
- Chocolate chips optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat your favorite loaf pan with coconut oil or a different oil of your choice, you could also use parchment paper instead.
- Take a blender (or a food processor), add the rolled oats, baking soda, a dash of salt and cinnamon then mix until you reach flour like consistency.
- (Pour the oat mixture in a bowl to blend the wet ingredients separately) Blend to combine the ripe bananas, 2 eggs at room temperature, and maple syrup to taste.
- Pour back the oat mixture into the blender and mix well to combine.
- In case you choose to any nuts, raisins or chocolate chips, add in to mix with the rest of the ingredients. Drop the batter into your loaf pan.
- Top the batter with the remaining ½ banana, sliced either lengthwise or crosswise, as you prefer.
- Bake for about 20 to 25 minutes. Use a toothpick or knife to check if your banana bread is done, insert it in the center, it should come out clean.
