Gluten Free Banana Bread — The From-Scratch Flour Blend Version
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Adapted from: Betty Crocker (bettycrocker.com)
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes | Yields: 1 loaf (16 slices)
This version builds its own GF flour blend from scratch — tapioca, rice, potato starch, garbanzo/fava, and sorghum flour — plus xanthan and guar gum for structure. It produces a noticeably different texture: lighter, with a tender crumb that slices cleanly. The ghee adds richness without dairy heaviness. Store in the refrigerator — it keeps well.
Ingredients
Custom GF Flour Blend:
- 1/2 cup tapioca flour
- 1/2 cup white rice flour
- 1/2 cup potato starch flour
- 1/4 cup garbanzo and fava flour
- 1/4 cup sweet white sorghum flour
- 1 tsp xanthan gum
- 1/2 tsp guar gum
Remaining Ingredients:
- 1 tsp gluten-free baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup mashed very ripe bananas (about 2 medium)
- 1/2 cup ghee, measured melted
- 1/4 cup almond milk, soy milk, or regular milk
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°F. Generously spray the bottom and sides of a 9x5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray (without flour).
- In a small bowl, whisk together all the flours, xanthan gum, guar gum, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, beat together the brown sugar, mashed bananas, ghee, milk, vanilla, and eggs until well blended.
- Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and stir until thoroughly combined. Pour into the prepared pan.
- Bake 30 minutes. Cover loosely with foil, then bake an additional 25–30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out almost clean.
- Cool in pan for 5 minutes, then turn out onto a cooling rack. Cool completely (about 1 hour) before slicing. Wrap tightly and store in the refrigerator.
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