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Moist Gluten-Free Banana Bread Recipe Easy Homemade Oat Flour Bread

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A moist and tender gluten-free banana bread made with oat flour, perfect for a cozy breakfast or snack. This recipe uses simple pantry staples and delivers a soft, flavorful loaf without gluten.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 2 cups (200g) certified gluten-free oat flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup (60g) unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (60g) chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your 9×5 inch loaf pan well with butter or oil. Line with parchment paper if desired.
  2. Mash the bananas in a large mixing bowl until smooth but still a bit chunky (about 1 cup mashed). For ultra-smooth texture, blend with a hand mixer or food processor.
  3. Add the wet ingredients: whisk in the eggs, maple syrup, unsweetened applesauce, and vanilla extract until well combined and glossy.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix dry ingredients: combine oat flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon if using. Whisk to evenly distribute.
  5. Gently fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture using a spatula until no flour streaks remain. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in nuts if using.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top. Fill about 3/4 full.
  8. Bake for 50-60 minutes. Check at 50 minutes with a toothpick; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs. If wet, bake 5-10 minutes more.
  9. Cool the bread in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Slice and enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Notes

If batter is too thick, add about 2 tbsp almond milk to loosen. Let bananas come to room temperature before mashing for easier mixing. Avoid overmixing to keep bread tender. Use toothpick test to avoid underbaking. Tent with foil if crust browns too fast. Let bread cool fully before slicing to prevent crumbling. For dairy-free, replace eggs with flax eggs and use dairy-free applesauce or mashed avocado. Nuts are optional and can be replaced with seeds for nut-free version.

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