Classic Banana Bread
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 45–55 minutes
Total: ~1 hour
Servings: 8–10 slices
Ingredients
• 3 very ripe bananas (mashed)
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup coconut sugar
• 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 1/2 cups gluten-free 1:1 flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• Pinch of salt
Topping
• 1 ripe banana, sliced lengthwise
Instructions
1. Prep batter
Preheat oven to 350°F and line a loaf pan.
Mash bananas in a bowl.
Whisk in eggs, coconut sugar, maple syrup, vanilla, and milk until smooth.
2. Add dry ingredients
Add flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
Mix until just combined (don’t overmix).
3. Add topping
Pour batter into loaf pan.
Place banana slices on top, cut side up.
4. Bake
Bake for 45–55 minutes, until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
Let cool before slicing.
Notes
• Super ripe bananas make it extra moist
• Optional: add chocolate chips or walnuts
