Best 5 Gluten Free Banana Bread Or Cake Recipes

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If you are craving something sweet and satisfying but are restricted to a gluten-free diet, look no further than the classic gluten-free banana bread or cake. With its moist and flavorful texture, this delightful treat is a perfect way to enjoy a guilt-free snack or dessert. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this guide will provide you with the essential tips and tricks to create the perfect gluten-free banana bread or cake that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you wanting more.

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GLUTEN FREE BANANA BREAD



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A yummy, kid-approved banana bread that will satisfy! Also adaptable with substitutions to make vegan. I recommend using all natural, organic, and local ingredients if possible. This makes 1 loaf, 2 cake pans, or 2 dozen muffins.

Provided by Christina

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Fruit Bread Recipes     100+ Banana Bread Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups gluten-free all purpose baking flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup butter
½ cup turbinado sugar
2 eggs, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons maple syrup
6 ripe bananas, mashed

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  • In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. In a separate bowl, cream together butter and sugar. Stir in eggs, maple syrup and mashed bananas until well blended. Add the banana mixture to the flour mixture; mix until batter is just moist. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. If using muffin or cupcake tins, bake for 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132 calories, Carbohydrate 18.7 g, Cholesterol 38.5 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 155.9 mg, Sugar 13.5 g

GLUTEN-FREE BANANA BREAD



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This gluten-free banana bread recipe isn't dry and crumbly-it tastes like the real thing. I hope you try it! -Gladys Arnold, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 loaves (12 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups gluten-free all-purpose baking flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups mashed ripe bananas (4-5 medium)
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/3 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. In a small bowl, whisk eggs, bananas, sugar, applesauce, oil and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened., Transfer to two greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Sprinkle with walnuts. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 45-55 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 89mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

GLUTEN FREE BANANA BREAD OR CAKE



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Gluten Free Banana Bread. Gluten Free Banana Cake. What's the difference? Here's what I came up with. Bake it in a loaf pan and it's a delicious, healthy gluten free banana bread; bake it in a cake pan and it's a delicious, healthy gluten free banana cake. Either way, enjoy! http://www.elanaspantry.com/lees-banana-birthday-cake/

Provided by Elanas Pantry

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 45m

Yield 1 cake/loaf, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups blanched almond flour
1/2 teaspoon celtic sea salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup agave nectar
1/4 cup grapeseed oil
3 eggs, whisked
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 bananas, mashed (about one cup)

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl, mix together almond flour, salt and baking soda.
  • 2. In a smaller bowl, combine agave, grapeseed oil, eggs and vanilla, then stir in bananas.
  • 3. Mix wet ingredients into dry.
  • 4. Place batter in either a cake pan or two small (7x4 inch) loaf pans.
  • 5. Bake at 350° for 40 minutes.
  • 6. Remove from oven and allow to cool.

GLUTEN-FREE BEST EVER BANANA BREAD



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Enjoy this great banana bread recipe made using Betty Crocker® Gluten Free yellow cake mix - perfect for a breakfast treat.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 2h40m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 box Betty Crocker™ Gluten Free yellow cake mix
1 cup mashed very ripe bananas (2 medium)
1/2 cup butter, softened
3 eggs
1/2 cup chopped nuts, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom only of 9x5-inch or 8x4-inch loaf pan with shortening.
  • In large bowl, beat cake mix, mashed bananas, butter and eggs with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pan.
  • Bake 9-inch loaf 55 to 60 minutes, 8-inch loaf 1 hour 5 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. (Place sheet of foil over loaf to prevent overbrowning.) Cool 10 minutes. Loosen sides of loaf from pan; remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool about 1 hour before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Slice, Sodium 200 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 0 g

GLUTEN FREE BANANA BREAD



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Hop hop hop happy Easter everybody! Now I know it's a time for chocolate - that's a given! But I also had a hankering for banana bread! www.simplybeglutenfree.co.uk

Provided by Simply Be Gluten Free

Time 1h10m

Yield Makes 10 Slices

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 small ripe bananas (4 mashed, 1 sliced down the middle to decorate the top)
250g gluten free plain flour (I used a mix of dove farms all purpose gluten free flour and rice flour)
2 and a half teaspoons of bicarbonate soda
1 and a half teaspoons of ground cinnamon
180g light muscovado sugar
75g unsalted butter, melted
2 large free range eggs
Slice of lemon

Steps:

  • Pre-heat the oven to 180.c and line a loaf tin with grease proof paper.
  • In a large bowl, roughly mash 4 of the bananas, add the sugar, eggs and melted butter and beat together using an electric whisk.
  • Sieve in the flour, bicarbonate of soda and cinnamon and gently fold in.
  • Pour the mixture into the pre-prepared tin.
  • Slice the fifth banana in half and rub the cut side of each half with the slice of lemon to stop it browning, and arrange on top of the cake mix.
  • Bake in the pre-heated oven for 60 minutes until a skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean.
  • Leave to stand for 10 minutes in the loaf tin before taking out and standing on a wired rack to cool completely.
  • Cut into 10 slices and enjoy with a cup of tea.

Tips for the Perfect Gluten-Free Banana Bread or Cake:

- **Use ripe bananas:** The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your bread or cake will be. - **Mash the bananas well:** This will help to create a smooth and even batter. - **Use a gluten-free flour blend:** There are many different gluten-free flour blends available on the market. Choose one that is specifically designed for baking. - **Add some sweetness:** If you like your bread or cake sweeter, you can add some sugar, honey, or maple syrup to the batter. - **Add some spices:** Spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger can add a warm and cozy flavor to your bread or cake. - **Bake at the right temperature:** The ideal baking temperature for gluten-free banana bread or cake is 350 degrees Fahrenheit. - **Let it cool before slicing:** This will help to prevent the bread or cake from crumbling.

Conclusion:

Gluten-free banana bread or cake is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a few simple tips, you can create a moist, flavorful, and gluten-free bread or cake that everyone will love. So next time you have some ripe bananas on hand, give one of these recipes a try!

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