Best Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Banana Bread Recipe

Gluten-free baking is super delicious with this easy gluten-free dairy-free banana bread recipe! This moist banana bread is super fluffy with perfect texture and is bursting with banana flavor!

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• Why You'll Love This Recipe
• Ingredients You Need to Make This Recipe
• How to Make This Recipe
• How to Store Banana Bread
• Other Expert Tips
• Recipe FAQs
• Other Healthy Overripe Banana Recipes
• Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Banana Bread

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• Gluten-free and dairy-free - just like our dairy-free pumpkin bread!
• A healthy banana bread recipe even picky eaters will love!
• Traditional and classic banana bread flavor.
• Naturally sweetened with coconut sugar.
• No refined oils!
• Easy to make.
• Simple ingredients.
• No mixer is required.
• Kid-friendly and great for toddlers and for baby-led weaning.
• This gluten-free dairy-free banana bread can be made into muffins or mini banana loaves for breakfast.
• Great way to use up overripe bananas - just like our protein-baked oatmeal or oatmeal banana bars.
• For a recipe with almond flour, try these almond flour banana muffins.

Ingredients You Need to Make This Recipe

Here are the ingredients you need to make this recipe. Reference the recipe card at the bottom for exact measurements and the notes below for substitution ideas.

Dry Ingredients

A gluten-free flour blend like Bob's Red Mill gluten-free 1-1 baking flour or King Arthur flour gluten-free all-purpose flour blend works well.  This flour generally includes xanthan gum and provides the structure of the bread.

Gluten-free oat flour may also be used.

Baking soda helps the structure of the gluten-free dairy-free banana bread keeping it fluffy and full.

Salt provides flavor and balances out the sweetness.

Wet Ingredients

Coconut sugar is a delicious natural sugar used for baking.  You can also use raw honey or maple syrup if you prefer banana bread with no sugar.

Brown sugar also works well to sweeten this recipe.

Coconut oil or vegan butter provides the fat component providing moisture and texture to the recipe.

Dairy-free Greek yogurt provides extra protein and a moist texture.

Soft, ripe bananas with some brown spotting work well for this recipe.

Eggs provide structure and binding to dairy-free banana bread. Flax eggs or applesauce can replace eggs in the vegan version of this recipe.

Vanilla extract provides a warm flavor enhancement.

Mix-in & Topping Ideas

Dairy-free mini dark chocolate chips are a delicious mix-in. Omit or swap for dried fruit like cranberries and blueberries or walnuts and pecans.

Add a drizzle of honey, peanut butter, or almond butter for a delicious topping.

How to Make This Recipe

This is a step-by-step walkthrough of how to cook this recipe. The recipe card at the bottom shows the exact cooking time and temperatures.

Step 1

In a large bowl, mix the coconut sugar and coconut oil.

Step 2

Add in the eggs and mix until fully incorporated.

Step 3

Add in the dairy-free yogurt and vanilla extract. Mix well.

Step 4

Add in mashed bananas and mix until mostly smooth. A few lumps are OK.

Step 5

Mix or sift together the gluten-free flour, baking soda, and salt.

Step 6

Add the dry ingredients to the bowl of wet ingredients in three parts, mixing slowly each time.

Step 7

Add in the mini dairy-free chocolate chips and fold them into the batter gently.

Step 8

Line a bread pan with parchment paper and spray it with coconut oil spray.  Spoon the batter into the prepared loaf pan and top with additional mini chocolate chips if desired.

How to Store Banana Bread

For the best flavor and texture, store healthy chocolate chip banana bread at room temperature in an airtight container. It can be stored this way for up to 3 days.

The dairy-free banana bread should be cooled completely before storing.

How Long Does Homemade Banana Bread Last in the Fridge?

Refrigerating dairy-free banana bread can help it to last longer. However, it may lose moisture compared to storing it at room temperature.

Generally, banana bread will regain most of its moisture by reheating it in the microwave for 15-30 seconds.

How to Freeze Banana Bread

Freeze the entire loaf or cut it into individual slices and freeze by the slice. Wrap securely in plastic wrap and aluminum foil and then place in a freezer-proof container for up to 4 months.

Other Expert Tips

Use a metal loaf pan rather than a ceramic loaf pan for more even baking.

Use softened coconut oil rather than melted coconut oil.

Coconut sugar tends to yield a darker, caramel-like outside color. If you prefer a lighter, more golden color, try using white sugar or honey to sweeten it.

Make it double chocolate by adding a bit of cocoa powder or cacao powder. Start with 2 tablespoon and add more if desired.

Recipe FAQs

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