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Moist Gluten-Free Banana Bread Recipe with Crunchy Walnuts Easy and Perfect

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A moist and flavorful gluten-free banana bread featuring ripe bananas, crunchy toasted walnuts, and a tender crumb from almond and oat flours. Perfect for anyone seeking a delicious, gluten-free treat with a satisfying texture.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 ¾ cups (175g) almond flour
  • ¾ cup (75g) oat flour, certified gluten-free
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup (85g) honey (or maple syrup)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup (100g) chopped walnuts, toasted

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan with butter or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3–5 minutes until fragrant and lightly browned. Set aside to cool.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together almond flour, oat flour, ground cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
  4. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth with some texture remaining.
  5. Add honey, eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter to the mashed bananas and mix until combined.
  6. Pour the dry ingredients into the wet banana mixture and fold gently with a spatula until just combined. Fold in the toasted walnuts last.
  7. Spoon the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  8. Bake for 50–60 minutes, starting to check at 50 minutes by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Tent with foil if the top browns too quickly.
  9. Remove from oven and place on a cooling rack. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove from pan and cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Use ripe bananas for best flavor and natural sweetness. Toast walnuts to enhance crunch and aroma. Avoid overmixing to keep the crumb tender. Use an oven thermometer to prevent overbaking. Let bread cool completely before slicing to improve texture. For vegan adaptation, substitute eggs with flax eggs and butter with coconut oil or vegan butter.

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