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    Maple Banana Bread

    Published: May 10, 2021 · Modified: Aug 30, 2022 by Tiffany · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment.

     

     

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    Does the world need another banana bread recipe?  Probably not.  But I'm going to share with you anyways because my family absolutely loves this maple banana bread.  I mean, they love it so much that one loaf is basically a single serving.  Since it has less refined sugar than most banana bread plus gluten free oats added in, I don't feel so bad about letting them splurge on this treat.  Besides, banana bread is super easy to make and almost foolproof so this is a great recipe for a baker of any experience level. 

    A loaf of freshly baked maple banana bread in a metal baking tin.

    If you're a banana bread lover, you'll also want to check out my banana pecan bread and my double chocolate banana bread.

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    • Why you'll love this recipe
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • How do you store gluten free maple banana bread?
    • More recipes to use ripe bananas:
    • Recipe

    Why you'll love this recipe

    • It's very easy to make and doesn't require special equipment.
    • It's gluten free and dairy free.
    • It has a little less refined sugar than a normal banana bread.

    Ingredients

    Ingredients for maple banana bread on a wood table.
    • Gluten Free Flour Blend - for almost all of my recipes, I use Bob's Red Mill 1:1 Gluten Free Flour Blend.  I have found it to be the most versatile gluten free flour.  It works particularly well in cakes and quick breads, like this maple banana bread.  You can use your own favorite flour blend but keep in mind this recipe was developed with BRM, so your final product may be slightly different. 
    • Oat Flour - I like to add a little oat flour to my maple banana bread to give it a more hearty consistency.  You can buy pre-made gluten free oat flour from Bob's Red Mill, but most of the time  I just throw some gluten free oats into the food processor and grind them until they are a fine consistency. 
    • Baking Powder  - Banana bread batter can be very heavy, so we definitely need some leavener to keep it light and fluffy.
    • Spices - I personally adore cinnamon in this maple banana bread, but you could also add a little nutmeg if you want.
    • Olive Oil - Part of the moisture of this bread comes from the fact that it uses oil instead of butter.  Don't substitute here.  
    • Sugar - White sugar will work fine for this recipe.  
    • Eggs - Eggs are the piece that hold the dough together.  I have not tried this recipe without eggs (vegan) and I don't suggest it.  If you need an egg free recipe, I suggest looking for one specifically made for that diet to avoid disappointment here. 
    • Maple Syrup - The syrup plays a number of roles in this recipe - sweetness, flavor and moisture.  Use a good quality Grade A maple syrup. for the best result. 
    • Vanilla - Just a hint of vanilla to sweeten the flavor.
    • Bananas - The star of any banana bread.  You want to go for ripe or overripe bananas as the banana flavor really shines through the riper the bananas are.  
    • Nuts - Totally optional.  I used walnuts, but pecans would also be delicious. If you're nut free, you can eliminate them with no other changes needed in the recipe.

    Instructions

    Maple banana bread is so easy to make. It doesn't even require a mixer.

    Gluten free flour and oat flour being stirred in a white bowl.

    STEP 1: Combine the gluten free flour, oat flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a mixing bowl.

    Eggs whisked to frothy bubbles in a small blue bowl.

    STEP 2: Crack the eggs into a second bowl and whisk them until they are frothy, like soap bubbles.

    Maple syrup and vanilla mixed into beaten eggs.

    STEP 3: Add the olive oil, vanilla and maple syrup to the beaten eggs. Whisk again until smooth.

    Wet ingredients being folded into dry ingredients with a spatula.

    STEP 4: Add the egg mixture to the dry ingredients and fold together with a spatula, about 10 strokes.

    Mashed banana and walnuts being stirred into banana bread batter.

    STEP 5: Add the mashed banana and walnuts to the batter and fold together about 5 more strokes.

    Unbaked maple banana bread batter in a metal tin.

    STEP 6: Pour the banana bread batter into your prepared pan and sprinkle the top with oats. Then bake!

    A loaf of maple banana bread sliced and sitting on a cutting board.

    How do you store gluten free maple banana bread?

    Store this banana bread in an air tight container.  Technically banana bread does not need to be refrigerated.  However, if you like in a warmer climate like I do, you may want to stick yours in the refrigerator because the bananas can begin to ferment after a day or two at warmer temps.

    More recipes to use ripe bananas:

    • Gluten Free Banana Bread
    • A closeup of a gluten free banana chocolate chip muffin with a bite taken out.
      Gluten Free Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
    • A gluten free banana cake sliced and sitting on a white cake stand.
      Gluten Free Banana Cake
    • A small glass filled with apple banana smoothie and garnished with a cinnamon stick.
      Apple and Banana Smoothie

    If you try this recipe, please leave a 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 star rating and let me know how you liked it in the comments below.

    Recipe

    A loaf of maple banana bread sliced and sitting on a wooden cutting board.

    Maple Banana Bread

    This gluten free banana bread is made with hearty oat flour and sweetened with a hint of maple syrup.
    Author: Tiffany
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 50 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour hour
    Servings: 8 slices
    Calories: 364kcal
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    Ingredients

    • 1 ¼ Cup Gluten Free 1-to-1 Flour Blend I use Bob's Red Mill
    • ½ Cup Gluten Free Oat Flour
    • 2 teaspoon Baking Powder
    • ½ teaspoon Salt
    • ½ teaspoon Cinnamon
    • ⅓ Cup Sugar
    • 2 Eggs
    • ½ Cup Olive Oil
    • ¼ Cup Grade A Maple Syrup
    • 1 teaspoon Vanilla
    • 2 Ripe Bananas mashed
    • ½ Cup Walnuts roughly chopped

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9x5 loaf pan with parchment paper.
    • In a large bowl, combine gluten free flour, oat flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Stir until well mixed and set aside.
      1 ¼ Cup Gluten Free 1-to-1 Flour Blend, ½ Cup Gluten Free Oat Flour, 2 teaspoon Baking Powder, ½ teaspoon Salt, ⅓ Cup Sugar, ½ teaspoon Cinnamon
    • In a smaller bowl, crack two eggs. Whisk until the eggs are frothy.
      2 Eggs
    • Add the oil, maple syrup and vanilla to the eggs. Whisk until well combined.
      ½ Cup Olive Oil, ¼ Cup Grade A Maple Syrup, 1 teaspoon Vanilla
    • Pour the egg mixture into the flour mixture. Fold together with a spatula.
    • Add the mashed bananas and walnuts. Fold until just evenly incorporated.
      2 Ripe Bananas, ½ Cup Walnuts
    • Pour batter into your prepared loaf pan.
    • Sprinkle top with oats for decoration (optional)
    • Bake 45-50 minutes until top springs back when poked. Remove from oven and cool for 15 minutes in the pan. Then remove from the pan and cool on a wire rack until room temperature.

    Notes

    STORAGE: Store leftover banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.  If you live in a warm climate, store in the refrigerator to prevent the bananas from spoiling.
    Calories: 364kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 270mg | Potassium: 205mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 80IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 103mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Tiffany

    Tiffany is the recipe developer, stylist and food photographer behind Well Fed Baker. As a lifelong baker who had to go gluten free and dairy free in 2016, Tiffany strives to share allergen friendly recipes that never feel like they are free from anything.

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