Gluten-free Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Hi banana bread lovers! This is my delicious gluten free banana bread recipe which is superrr easy to prepare requiring simple ingredients and easy steps that produces a yummy and moist banana bread! This is a handy bake to use up the over ripened bananas in your household. In this recipe, I used gluten free flour however this recipe is very customisable for the non-gluten free bakers out there, and can easily switch out the GF flour for normal plain flour!

I love making banana bread, because it’s quick and easy! This recipe for banana bread turns out moist and flavorful due to the nature of bananas. Making banana bread uses efficient layering of ingredients (The one bowl method) – you can layer the ingredients in the bowl in a way that allows you to mix everything together without needing to transfer ingredients from one bowl to another!

Banana bread is a beloved baked good that combines simplicity and deliciousness, making it a favorite in kitchens everywhere. Its appeal lies in its ability to transform overripe bananas, which might otherwise go to waste, into a moist, flavorful loaf. Versatile by nature, banana bread can be easily customized with nuts, chocolate chips, or spices, allowing for endless variations to suit personal tastes.

Here’s what you’ll need

1. 3 Large Ripe Bananas:
   • Purpose: Ripe bananas provide natural sweetness, flavor, and moisture. The ripeness is key, as it enhances the flavor and creates the desired texture in the bread. Bananas also act as a binding agent, helping to hold the ingredients together, especially in gluten-free recipes where traditional gluten-based binding is absent.
2. 2 Large Eggs:
   • Purpose: Eggs contribute to the structure and stability of the banana bread. They help bind the ingredients together and add moisture, leading to a more tender texture. Eggs also aid in the rising process during baking.
3. 60g Butter:
   • Purpose: Butter adds richness and flavor to the bread. It contributes to a tender crumb and enhances the overall taste. The fat in butter helps keep the bread moist.
4. 2 tsp Vanilla Extract:
   • Purpose: Vanilla extract enhances the flavor profile of the banana bread, adding warmth and depth. It complements the sweetness of the bananas and chocolate, creating a well-rounded taste.
5. 200g Gluten-Free Flour:
   • Purpose: This gluten-free flour blend replaces regular wheat flour in the recipe. The flour provides the bulk and structure of the bread. Depending on the blend used, it may also provide some nutrients and different textures.
6. 80g Caster Sugar:
   • Purpose: Caster sugar sweetens the banana bread, balancing the flavors. Its fine texture helps it dissolve easily, ensuring an even sweetness throughout the batter.
7. 80g Light Brown Sugar:
   • Purpose: Brown sugar adds moisture and a slight caramel flavor due to its molasses content. It contributes to the overall sweetness and helps create a richer flavor profile.
8. 1 tsp Baking Soda:
   • Purpose: Baking soda acts as a leavening agent, helping the banana bread rise and become light and fluffy. It requires an acid (from the bananas or yogurt) to activate, creating carbon dioxide bubbles that increase volume.
9. ½ tsp Salt:
   • Purpose: Salt enhances the overall flavor of the banana bread. It balances the sweetness and helps to bring out the flavors of the other ingredients.
10. 2 tsp Ground Cinnamon:
    • Purpose: Cinnamon adds warmth and a comforting warmth to the flavor profile of the bread. It complements the bananas and chocolate, making the banana bread more aromatic and flavorful.
11. 100g Dark Chocolate Chips:
    • Purpose: Dark chocolate chips add rich sweetness and a gooey texture to the banana bread. They provide a delightful contrast to the banana flavor and create bursts of chocolatey goodness in every bite.

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Gluten free chocolate chip banana bread

A lovely and moist banana bread, that is absolutely filled to the brim with chocolate chips and banana. Even better, this recipe is gluten free!

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Prep TimePrep Time 20 minutes minutes

Cook TimeCook Time 1 hour hour

Cooling time 30 minutes minutes

Total TimeTotal Time 1 hour hour 50 minutes minutes

ServingsServings 10

CaloriesCalories 277 kcal

Ingredients  

• 3 ripe bananas large
• 2 eggs large
• 60 g butter
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 200 g gluten free flour
• 80 g caster sugar
• 80 g light brown sugar
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 100 g dark chocolate chips

Instructions 

1. Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
2. In a large mixing bowl, mash the 3 large ripe bananas with a fork or potato masher until smooth. It’s okay if there are a few small lumps; the texture adds to the final product.
3. Add the 2 large eggs, 60g melted butter, and 2 tsp vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Stir until well combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the 200g gluten-free flour, 80g caster sugar, 80g light brown sugar, 1 tsp baking soda, ½ tsp salt, and 2 tsp ground cinnamon. Make sure the dry ingredients are well mixed to ensure even distribution of the baking soda and flavors.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, folding gently using a spatula or wooden spoon. Mix just until combined—be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are fine.
6. Gently fold in the 100g dark chocolate chips until evenly distributed through the batter.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula if needed.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for about 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs (but no wet batter).
9. Once baked, remove the banana bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Once cooled, slice the banana bread and enjoy!

Notes

*Nutrition information is only a rough estimate.