Description
A simple and delightful banana bread recipe, packed with natural sweetness and spices, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or agave nectar
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1 cup almond milk or any plant-based milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional: 1/2 cup walnuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Combine the mashed bananas, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, almond milk, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl.
- Whisk together the gluten-free flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in another bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the walnuts or chocolate chips if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool for a few minutes before removing from the pan and slicing.
Notes
Try serving with almond butter, honey, or whipped cream for a delightful treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg