Gluten-Free Banana Bread with Walnuts & Dark Chocolate Chips

This moist and delicious Gluten-Free Banana Bread is packed with walnuts and dark chocolate chips. An easy, healthy baking recipe everyone will love!

If you’re searching for the perfect Gluten-Free Banana Bread, you’ve come to the right place! This recipe delivers a moist, flavorful loaf that’s loaded with ripe bananas, crunchy walnuts, and rich dark chocolate chips. Not only is it easy to make, but it’s also a healthier twist on a classic favorite—perfect for breakfast, snacks, or even dessert.

Banana bread has been a beloved recipe in American homes for decades, and this gluten-free version ensures that everyone can enjoy it, regardless of dietary restrictions.

🛒 Ingredients (1 loaf, 10 slices)

• 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed

• 2 large eggs

• ⅓ cup melted coconut oil (or butter)

• ½ cup coconut sugar (or brown sugar)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 ½ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour (with xanthan gum)

• 1 tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp salt

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• ½ cup chopped walnuts

• ½ cup dark chocolate chips (dairy-free if vegan)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat & Prepare Pan

   • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

   • Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.

2. Mix Wet Ingredients

   • In a large bowl, mash bananas with a fork.

   • Add eggs, melted coconut oil, sugar, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.

3. Add Dry Ingredients

   • In another bowl, whisk together gluten-free flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.

   • Slowly fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients.

4. Fold in Extras

   • Gently stir in walnuts and dark chocolate chips.

   • Do not overmix—this keeps the bread light and moist.

5. Bake

   • Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.

   • Bake for 50–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

6. Cool & Serve

   • Allow bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

   • Slice and enjoy warm or at room temperature.

🌱 Optional Variations

• Vegan Version: Replace eggs with flax eggs and use dairy-free chocolate chips.

• Nut-Free Option: Omit walnuts or replace with pumpkin seeds.

• Extra Flavor: Add shredded coconut or blueberries to the batter.

🔥 Food Safety Note

Ensure bananas are ripe but not spoiled—overripe bananas are safe if not moldy. Store baked banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate up to 1 week.

🥗 Nutrition Facts (per slice, approx.)

• Calories: 230

• Protein: 4g

• Carbohydrates: 28g

• Fat: 12g

• Fiber: 3g

• Sugar: 14g