Gluten Free Banana Bread
I love this banana bread for so many reasons. At the top of my list is how easy it is to throw everything together in a bowl and out comes this tasty bread. But the main reason is that there is absolutely no added sugar! It is naturally sweetened with ripe bananas so you can feel great about feeding something healthy to your family. Plus, did I mention how yummy it is?! I usually end up adding some high quality, dairy, soy, nut free dark chocolate chips to mine for a little extra treat. But it’s equally as tasty without them!
I love this banana bread for so many reasons. At the top of my list is how easy it is to throw everything together in a bowl and out comes this tasty bread. But the main reason is that there is absolutely no added sugar! It is naturally sweetened with ripe bananas so you can feel great about feeding something healthy to your family. Plus, did I mention how yummy it is?! I usually end up adding some high quality, dairy, soy, nut free dark chocolate chips to mine for a little extra treat. But it’s equally as tasty without them!
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 4 very ripe bananas very ripe, mashed
- 1/3 cup coconut oil or grass-fed butter melted
- 4 free-range eggs
- 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup organic coconut flour (do not substitute another f
- 1 heaping tsp baking soda
- optional add-ins: 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips walnuts, pecans, slivered almonds, raisins, etc
- Carbohydrate 153.029911666667 g
- Cholesterol 846 mg
- Fat 102.109023333333 g
- Fiber 38.3473164621989 g
- Protein 30.464755 g
- Saturated Fat 80.0306783333333 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Recipe (871g)
- Sodium 1544.05533333333 mg
- Sugar 114.682595204468 g
- Trans Fat 11.2215543333333 g
- Calories 1661 calories
Step-by-step
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Throw everything together in a medium bowl and mix until combined.
- Pour into a lightly greased (use coconut oil or butter for greasing) bread pan and bake for about 45 minutes or until center is set and top is golden.
- Enjoy!
The Role of Sugar and Ripeness
Natural fruit sugars supply all the sweetness, eliminating the need for refined sucrose while caramelizing during the 350-degree bake. Fruit must reach an advanced stage of enzymatic breakdown where starches convert thoroughly into simple sugars, yielding skins that are heavily speckled or nearly black. If the bananas are still firm and yellow, incorporate one-third cup of maple syrup to compensate for the missing sweetness and structural moisture.Fat Integration and Texture
Melted coconut oil or grass-fed butter coats the protein structures in the eggs and flour, creating a tender crumb that counters the absorbent nature of coconut fibers. Thorough mixing distributes the fat evenly so the bread bakes uniformly within a standard greased bread pan.Monitoring Doneness
Baking takes approximately 45 minutes, but visual cues remain the ultimate indicator of structural completion. The center must feel firm to a gentle press and the exterior should turn a deep golden brown before removal from the oven.
