It’s spring and all, but with a return of cold, blustery weather, I’ve been baking lately. Banana bread is one of Thing 2’s favorite things and now that she’s finally back to in-person school, I thought a little something fresh from the oven would be a real treat. I was right.
This isn’t just any banana bread though. Banana bread can be packed with more sugar than you think, so I built a better version. This one’s gluten free and I sweetened it just a little with some maple syrup. I also used coconut oil instead of butter, and added chia seeds and some ground flaxseed for plant-based Omega-3s.
I’ll stop blabbing now and give you the recipe. It’s SO darn good when it’s still warm from the oven and it made the house smell amazing.
Gluten-Free Lower-Sugar Banana Bread
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- 2-3 Very Ripe Bananas, Mashed
- ⅓C Butter or Coconut Oil
- 1-1/2C Now Foods Gluten-Free Baking Mix
- 1t Baking Soda
- ¼C Honey or Maple Syrup
- 2 Eggs
- 1t Vanilla
- 2T Chia Seeds
- 2T Ground Flax Seeds
- Pinch of Salt
- Preheat oven to 350 F
- Mix together bananas and butter or coconut oil. Add eggs, vanilla and honey or maple syrup. Blend until well combined. Mix in dry ingredients but don't over beat.
- Pour batter into a greased loaf pan.
- Bake for 50 minutes, until toothpick inserted into cake comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and cool .
- Enjoy!
What’s your go-to “comfort” baking pleasure? Do you keep “very-ripe” bananas in the freezer, just in case?
we love banana bread around here! I did not know Now made baking mixes. I like the addition of the chia seeds. Looks great!
First — I have to say your banana bread does look delicious!! But —- This baking mix is basically the gluten free version of Bisquick???? Is that a correct assumption? Why not just use an alternative flour?
This post just reminded me of how much I love banana bread. Looking forward to trying out this recipe!
I have some gluten-free flour just begging to be mixed with bananas! Looking forward to trying this recipe.