Nourishing Gluten Free Banana Bread (lower sugar!)

My favorite easy Healthy Gluten Free Banana Bread! Super moist and fluffy, naturally sweetened with pure maple syrup, and made in 1 bowl with nourishing almond and oat flour. Made with far less sugar than classic banana bread but tastes amazing! Your new go-to recipe!

It's official. This here purty bread packed to the brim with mashed bananas is my MOST favorite banana bread to date. Ya, we're going there. Oh my.

You know I love a quick bread recipe, and we've got no shortage of them! As much as I love me some gluten, you know gluten free recipes are my specialty.

My Healthy Blueberry Banana Bread, Almond Flour Pumpkin Bread and Almond Flour Chocolate Banana Bread hold a special place in my heart!

Ingredients

• Almond flour: Super fine blanched almond flour gives this the most incredible texture. I get Kirkland brand at Costco. There's no other flour substitute here! Although almond flour is not as run of the mill as your classic all purpose counterpart, I swear it make the absolute best gluten free baked goods!
• Oat flour: A fabulous gluten free flour that has a cookie-like flavor. Choose certified gluten free if you have a gluten intolerance.
• Bananas: The riper the better. Seriously...mine were actually black. Don't miss all my Healthy Banana Recipes!
• Maple syrup: This is my favorite natural liquid sweetener. Honey or agave would work well, too.
• Eggs: Important for binding the bread (since there's no gluten) and for rising. You can sub flax eggs for a vegan banana bread.
• Oil: Any neutral flavored oil works here--avocado, coconut, canola, whatever. Very important for flavor, moisture and richness!
• Vanilla extract: Can't have banana bread without vanilla, no sir.
• Salt: Never underestimate to power of salt for bringing out the sweetness in baked goods.
• Chocolate chips: I know some people like their banana bread plan, but I can't be without chocolate! Chopped pecans or walnuts be be delish, too.

How to make GF banana bread

It's easier than you think and super duper healthy, too! It may not be sugar free BUT, it is sweetened with my favorite natural sweetener, maple syrup.

1. Mash your ripest bananas in a large mixing bowl. Add wet ingredients--egg, oil, maple syrup, and vanilla.
2. Add dry ingredients--almond flour, oat flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Fold in chocolate chips.
3. Pour into a greased loaf pan and BAKE!

Can I make this vegan?

100% yes! Simply omit the egg and substitute a flax egg. Be sure to use dairy free chocolate chips, too.

Why is my banana bread gummy?

Be sure not to over-mix to retain a nice light texture.

Certain gluten free flours and gums can also lead to a more unpleasant gummy texture. Stick to the flours listed in this recipe versus other gluten free flours to avoid any gumminess.

Storage tips

You can store this bread on the countertop in an air-tight container for up to 3 days. Any additional leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to a week or more and it will stay crazy moist.

Can I freeze bread?

Yes! Simply wrap the loaf tightly in foil then in a plastic bag with the air squeezed out. It will stay fresh for up to four months. You can thaw it on the counter when you’re ready to eat. Reheat by warming in the microwave.

Nanner nanner nanner time!

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