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    Home » Recipes » Gluten Free Baking

    Published: Feb 3, 2021 · Modified: Feb 21, 2021 by Jen Wooster

    Oat Flour Banana Bread

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    This oat flour banana bread recipe uses cinnamon and brown sugar to create rich caramel flavor. This blender bread recipe is naturally gluten and dairy free. But you won't even notice what's missing because this banana bread is moist and has a fluffy texture.

    This recipe came about when I was trying to make a banana cake. The cake didn't turn out quite right. It was more like banana bread-cake. So I swapped out the gluten free flour blend for oat flour and the perfect gluten free banana bread recipe was born.

    As for the gluten-free banana cake... I finally nailed that recipe too.

    oat flour banana bread on cutting board with eggs and bananas
    Oat Flour Banana Bread (Gluten & Dairy Free)

    Please read the entire post for tips and tricks to ensure a perfect recipe every time. And don't forget to tag @peelwithzeal on Instagram so we can admire your creation!

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    • 🍞Why We Love This Banana Bread Recipe
    • 🧾Ingredients and Substitutions
    • ⏲️How to Make Oat Flour Banana Bread
    • 🥡 How to Store Banana Bread
    • 🍌Tips and Tricks
    • 💭 Variations
    • 🍰More Gluten Free Baking Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe
    • ⭐Reviews

    🍞Why We Love This Banana Bread Recipe

    • Naturally gluten free
    • Naturally dairy free
    • Made from whole grains
    • Brown sugar for a richer flavor
    • Blender recipe, no bowls, mixers, or whisks needed

    🧾Ingredients and Substitutions

    • Bananas- If you are new to baking with bananas the most important thing you need to remember is that you must use overly ripe bananas. If they are a bit too mushy to eat on their own they are perfect for this banana bread. See our tips and tricks section for how to quickly ripen bananas in the oven.
    • Oat Flour- You can buy oat flour but it is oddly expensive. I make oat flour at home from rolled oats. Check out our tutorial on how to make oat flour. To keep this banana bread recipe gluten free be sure to buy certified gluten free to prevent cross contamination.
    • Brown Sugar
    • Granulated Sugar- You can cane (i.e. white) sugar or coconut sugar. I use coconut sugar because I like the flavor better.
    banana bread ingredients on blue background
    • Eggs- For baking, you want to be sure to buy large or extra large eggs. What an extra creamy bread? Try using duck eggs. The larger yolks add more fat to the loaf.
    • Vanilla- Extract, powder or scrapped from a pod (use half a pod)
    • Coconut Oil- Vegetable oil works equally as well.
    • Baking Powder
    • Baking Soda
    • Ground Cinnamon
    • Nutmeg
    • Kosher Salt

    ⏲️How to Make Oat Flour Banana Bread

    This recipe is made in a blender or food processor and then baked low and slow. Personally, I prefer to use my food processor because it is easier to use a rubber spatula to clean out all the gooey batter.

    Start by placing a rack in the center of the oven. Preheat to 350 F degrees.

    Because this cake is so moist I recommend lining the bottom of the pan with parchment paper. Fully grease your pan with coconut or vegetable oil to prevent sticking.

    If you are making your own oat flour you will want to do that first and then transfer it to a bowl.

    making oats in a food processor

    In a food processor, add the bananas and puree until very smooth. Next, we are going to add our "wet" ingredients; the sugars, vanilla, and eggs. Blend until frothy. This takes about 30 to 60 seconds.

    With the processor running, slowly add the oil. If using coconut oil be sure to melt it first. Not too hot, you don't want to cook the eggs. Process an additional 30 seconds until emulsified.

    Now we add the dry ingredients. Add the oat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt and pulse to combine.

    banana bread batter in a tin pan

    Pour batter into prepared baking pan and smooth out the top. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, until a toothpick or knife comes out clean. I find this recipe takes longer to bake than a loaf of traditional banana bread.

    Place cake on a wire rack, let it cool for 10 to 15 minutes before turning out of the pan. Let it cool completely, don't be surprised if the bread drops in height a little. This is normal for gluten-free quick breads.

    slices of banana bread with butter on white plate

    🥡 How to Store Banana Bread

    Cool your banana bread completely. This banana bread should be tightly wrapped in plastic wrap and stored at room temperature for two to three days.

    Alternatively, you can store it in the refrigerator for up to five days. Allow the bread to come to room temperature before eating.

    For freezing, tightly wrap the loaf (or do individual slices) in 2 layers of plastic wrap. place in a large freezer storage bag or container. Freeze up to 3 months.

    To thaw, remove from the container but keep the bread wrapped, for 2 to 3 hours at room temperature.

    🍌Tips and Tricks

    1. If you make oat flour, just dump it into a bowl and add the bananas without washing the blender. The small amount of residual flour won't affect the recipe and it will save you a few minutes.
    2. Decorate the top before baking with strips of bananas or a handful of whole oats.
    3. Need to quickly ripen your bananas? Place the bananas, still in their peels, on a cookie sheet and bake at 300ºF for 30 minutes. The banana peels will be completely black but perfectly sweet on the inside. Allow them to cool before using.

    💭 Variations

    Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

    Add 1 cup of chocolate chips at the end. You will need to stir in by hand. Or do ½ cup chocolate chips and a ½ cup chopped walnuts for a chocolate nut bread.

    Coconut Banana Bread

    Reduce the oat flour by ½ cup. Add ½ cup of coconut flour and ¼ cup shredded coconut.

    Bourbon Banana Nut Bread

    Add 3 tablespoons of bourbon to the pureed banana. And stir in ¾ cup chopped walnuts right before baking.

    sliced of banana bread on cutting board

    Working with oat flour is easier than you might think. Check our list of the best oat flour recipes for ideas on how to incorporate oat flour into savory recipes and more baking ideas.

    🍰More Gluten Free Baking Recipes

    If you enjoyed this recipe then definitely check out our other gluten free baking recipes. All these recipes are also dairy free making them perfect for everyone in the family.

    • Almond Flour Blackberry Muffins
    • Savory Gluten-Free Zucchini Bread with Cheddar
    • Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bread
    • Gluten-Free Banana Cake

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    📖 Recipe

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    Oat Flour Banana Bread

    Recipe Created By: Jen Wooster
    Gluten free banana bread made with oat flour. This dairy free baking recipe uses brown sugar for a deeper, more complex caramel flavor.
    5 from 10 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 35 mins
    Total Time 45 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 10
    Calories 345 kcal

    Equipment

    • Blender or food processor
    • Loaf Pan

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 over ripe bananas
    • ¾ cup brown sugar
    • ½ cup granulated sugar
    • 3 large eggs room tempature
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ½ cup coconut oil melted
    • 2 cups oat flour gluten free
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • ¾ teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

    Instructions
     

    • Place rack in center of oven. Preheat to 350 F degrees. Line the bottom of a loaf pan, grease the sides. Set aside.
    • In a food processor, add the bananas and puree until smooth. Add brown sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla, and eggs until frothy.
    • With the processor running, add oil in a steady stream. Process an additional 30 seconds until emulsified.
    • Add the oat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Pulse to combine.
    • Pour batter into prepared baking pan. Smooth out top. Bake 35 to 40 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
    • Place cake on wire rack and allow to cool for 10 to 15 minutes. Loosen the edges with a knife and turn out onto rack. Cool completely (if you can wait that long!).

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    Notes

    • See post above for making oat flour from rolled oats. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 345kcal | Carbs: 50g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 14g | Fiber: 3g
    Keyword brown sugar banana bread, dairy free banana bread, gluten free banana bread, oat flour banana bread
    Tried this recipe?Tag us @peelwithzeal so we can see your creation!

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    1. Hannah says

      January 26, 2022 at 8:31 pm

      5 stars
      Wowie! I used Swerve sugar replacement for both the white and brown sugar and (accidentally) used 1/4 cup white Swerve instead of 1/2 cup. I ended up using two entire cups of mashed bananas, and this was so delish. I cooked for 50 minutes total, and then enjoyed this as a dessert. My boyfriend has no idea it was healthy. 10/10 will make again!! I love that this recipe uses oat flour and coconut oil. Super moist.

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      • Jen Wooster says

        January 27, 2022 at 8:44 am

        5 stars
        Fantastic! Thanks for the review!

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    2. Devy says

      February 04, 2021 at 11:05 am

      5 stars
      I'm not on gluten-free diet. But every now and again I like cutting down my gluten intake and still enjoy my sweets and cakes. So this banana bread is the next one to try. Excited.

      Reply
    3. Cathleen says

      February 03, 2021 at 10:30 pm

      5 stars
      I love a good banana bread recipe, but I have never made it with oat flour before!! Bookmarked for later, thank you so much for the recipe 🙂

      Reply
      • Jen says

        February 04, 2021 at 7:10 am

        Let us know how it turns out.

        Reply
    4. Emily says

      February 03, 2021 at 10:27 pm

      5 stars
      This banana bread really hit the spot! And I love that it is gluten free!

      Reply
      • Jen says

        February 04, 2021 at 7:10 am

        Glad you enjoyed.

        Reply
    5. heather johnson says

      February 03, 2021 at 9:20 pm

      5 stars
      thanks for the recipe - definitely trying that bourbon version - maybe with the chocolate chips too!

      Reply
      • Jen says

        February 04, 2021 at 7:10 am

        Bourobn + brown sugar + chocolate chips= Love

        Reply
    6. Jo says

      February 03, 2021 at 8:44 pm

      5 stars
      Yummy banana bread! flavors were beautiful. Definitely making this again!

      Reply
      • Jen says

        February 03, 2021 at 8:48 pm

        5 stars
        Thanks for the review Jo. Glad you enjoyed!

        Reply

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