A gluten-free version of classic banana bread that's healthy and easy to make.
Patty
Combine:
1 c brown rice flower
1 c corn flour (not cornmeal) or brown rice flour
2 Tbsp starch (tapioca starch or corn starch)
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp gluten-free baking powder
Combine separately:
3 med-lg very ripe bananas - mashed
2 eggs
1/3 c honey, maple syrup, or agave nectar (or 1/2 c sucanat or brown sugar)
1/2 c milk or milk substitute
2 tsp vanilla
*1/4 - 1 tsp freshly grated lemon or orange zest (*optional)
*Optional - fold in one or all:
1/2 c chopped walnuts or pecans
1/3 c - 1/2 c dark chocolate pieces or chips
1/2 c chopped dates, apricots or other dried fruit
Mix wet and dry until just incorporated. If adding nuts/chocolate/fruit, fold it into batter. Pour into a generously greased and dusted loaf pan (I use a glass pan). Bake at 350 for about 55min - a toothpick inserted in center should come out clean.
If using all honey or agave nectar, your loaf may brown too quickly. If you notice this, lower the oven to 325 and/or loosely cover the top of the loaf with some foil.
Enjoy!



April 4, 2009 - 11:31
It's absolutely delicious. I gave a piece to all my gluten free friends and they loved it too.
April 7, 2009 - 13:18
Super - thanks!
August 27, 2009 - 10:11
Hey, Patty! Boo and I tried this recipe and love it! We made them into mini muffins and they were a hit w/ all the kids at school. They remind me of my grandmother's Okinawan doughnuts (sata andagi) but much healthier. The recipes aren't similar but for some reason, it makes me think of them. Thanks for the recipe!
September 11, 2009 - 10:57
Can I use arrowroot starch for the starch?
September 12, 2009 - 18:33
I'm pretty sure it will work just as well.
October 22, 2009 - 15:34
is that 2c. brown rice flour, or just one?
And soda -- is that baking soda?
November 9, 2009 - 14:44
It's 2c flour in total - either half rice and half corn, or all rice. Yes - baking soda.
December 31, 2009 - 11:43
Is this recipe missing oil or some type of fat?
January 2, 2010 - 19:43
This is a healthy banana bread, so I didn't add extra fat, as there is enough in the egg yolks and milk. If you like a richer bread, you could probably use 1/4c of milk + 1/4c oil/butter (instead of the 1/2c milk).
April 13, 2010 - 14:03
I thought these were GREAT! i don't bake very often, so when i do, i expect lame results. but these were so good. i loved the combination of apricots, choc. chips and walnuts. Thanks for sharing :D
April 15, 2010 - 09:39
Thanks and you're welcome! I noticed (via the title of your comment - which I just noticed isn't displaying...) that you made these into muffins - surely delicious with the apricots chocolate and walnuts you added. :)
April 26, 2010 - 01:59
Hi Patty! I made this banana bread tonight. I've had my eye on it for quite a while! I added 1/2 tsp more of baking powder and 1/4 tsp more of baking soda so that it would rise and expand. I also added 1 tsp of xanthan gum. My bread didn't crumble, which was SUCH a delightful change! The only extras I added were walnuts this time for a nice healthy breakfast bread. Thank you for the delicious recipe! My college roommates also loved it! I had a little extra batter and made 4 additional muffins which was fun. I'm going to use it again and again!
April 26, 2010 - 08:11
Thanks for sharing your recipe alterations! I haven't worked with xanthan gum yet (maybe a while before I do as I can't find it here in Mexico) and I'm happy to hear it worked well here. Happy healthy baking. :)
June 10, 2010 - 15:29
I am making this right now and am using a convection microwave oven. I checked it and it should be done its brown and ready everywhere but the middle. Any suggestions ? It smells great and the bit i tore off tasted really good. Can't wait to eat it!
We used the modifications (extra sodas and xanthan gum)
June 10, 2010 - 16:08
Hi there,
I'm not familiar with convection microwave ovens, so I'm not sure what to suggest. If it were a regular oven, I'd cover the bread loosely with foil, lower the temperature, and bake a bit longer (but I don't recommend putting foil or plastic in the microwave). Happy it's tasty - good luck!
July 13, 2010 - 11:41
Hi Patty
I just tried this recipe with 1/2 brown rice flour and 1/2 potato flour. Potato flour tends to absorb liquid ingredients, and Ive been baking with it often for a month now, trying out different variations since it comes out firmer than other flours. Have you worked with potato flour at all? Any suggestions? I can't wait to try the results... I just popped it in the oven now!
July 16, 2010 - 10:03
Hi Ms T!
I haven't worked with potato flour yet - would love to here how your experiment went. :)
July 23, 2010 - 12:37
Thanks for the fantastic recipe! I had to substitute out the eggs (by using 5 tsp flaxmeal + 6 tbsp hot water, a bit extra banana, and an extra 1/2 tsp of baking soda) and I also added a few dashes of cinnamon and nutmeg. I tried it both with all rice flour and with your suggested rice and corn flours and prefer the corn flour version. Even my non-GF friends loved this! Yum yum yum!
July 24, 2010 - 14:31
Thank you for the great feedback and for sharing your egg-free variation Fawn!