Ingredients
Banana Bread Base
- 4 medium bananas (mashed)
- 1 stick butter (melted, about 113 grams)
- 1 cup coconut sugar or granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups gluten free flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp sea salt
Add-Ins
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 cup broken up cookies
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Line a standard bread pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal of the bread.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, melted butter, coconut sugar, vanilla extract, and eggs. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Add gluten-free flour, baking soda, and sea salt to the wet mixture. Stir carefully until just combined, being cautious not to overmix to keep the bread tender.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips and Cookies: Gently fold in the dark chocolate chips and broken cookie pieces, distributing them evenly throughout the batter for extra texture and flavor.
- Bake the Bread: Pour the batter into the prepared bread pan. Place the pan in the oven and bake for 60 to 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs clinging to it.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan before slicing to maintain its structure and enhance flavor.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for the best natural sweetness and moisture.
- Gluten-free flour blends can vary; a blend with xanthan gum included will help maintain structure.
- Choose your favorite cookies for the broken cookie pieces—chocolate or oatmeal cookies work well.
- The baking time may vary depending on your oven; start checking from 60 minutes.
- Store the banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free