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Moist and Tender Gluten Free Banana Recipes for Everyday Baking - Easy, Reliable, and Delicious

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 12 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 3 large very ripe bananas (about 1 1/2 cups mashed)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/3 cup neutral oil (like avocado, canola, or light olive oil)
  • 1/3 cup plain yogurt or sour cream (dairy-free works too)
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups gluten free 1:1 baking flour blend (with xanthan gum included)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional but lovely)
  • 1/2 cup mix-ins (optional: chopped walnuts, pecans, chocolate chips)

Instructions
 

  • Prep your pan and oven: Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment, or line a 12-cup muffin tin, or grease an 8-inch square pan.
  • Mash the bananas: In a large bowl, mash bananas until mostly smooth with a few small lumps for texture.
  • Whisk in wet ingredients: Add eggs, oil, yogurt, brown sugar, and vanilla. Whisk until well combined and glossy.
  • Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. This prevents clumps and ensures even rise.
  • Fold gently: Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir with a spatula just until no dry streaks remain. Do not overmix.
  • Add mix-ins (optional): Fold in nuts or chocolate chips. Reserve a few for the top if you like a bakery-style look.
  • Fill and smooth: Pour into the prepared loaf pan (or scoop into muffin cups about 3/4 full, or spread into the cake pan). Sprinkle reserved mix-ins on top.
  • Bake: Loaf: 55–65 minutes, until a tester comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  • Muffins: 18–22 minutes.
  • Snack cake: 28–34 minutes.
  • Cool properly: Let cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes. Then lift out to a rack to cool fully. This sets the crumb and keeps it tender.
  • Slice and enjoy: Use a sharp serrated knife for the loaf to avoid tearing the delicate crumb.