Gluten Free Strawberry Banana Bread
My Gluten Free Strawberry Banana Bread is the perfect way to cure your sweet tooth. Made with high quality ingredients and fresh strawberries, it has a mild sweet flavor. It makes a great snack for toddlers or anyone who wants a banana bread that uses simple ingredients. This easy Strawberry Banana Bread is also vegan and uses apple sauce as the egg replacement.
Original Post: July 2022 | Post Updated: March 2025
I have enjoyed MANY regular banana bread recipes in my lifetime and I’m always up for the challenge to create different ways banana bread can be enjoyed, especially if you have allergies or intolerances to foods. This is a simple and easy recipe anyone can make.
Why this recipe works
- Similar to my Strawberry Zucchini Bread, Zucchini Banana Bread with Almond Flour and my Vegan Lavender Banana Bread, my Gluten Free Strawberry Banana Bread is perfect for the whole family.
- Just like my Gluten Free Strawberry Lemon Muffins, it’s made with a combination of gluten free flours making the texture moist and delicious.
- This recipe uses minimal sugar and doesn’t have dairy.
Pro Tip: Whenever I am planning to make a quick bread loaf containing banana, I normally buy my bananas on a Sunday and I look for the ones with no green. If they become super ripe by Thursday and you can’t bake them until the weekend, place them in the fridge and they will be fine. Placing them in the fridge will help keep those pesky fruit flies away!
Ingredients
- Gluten free flour all purpose flour blend. Use 1:1.
- Almond flour.
- Fine sea salt.
- Brown sugar. White sugar or organic cane sugar works too.
- Baking powder.
- Baking soda.
- Mashed bananas. Overripe bananas are the best.
- Apple sauce.
- Coconut oil
- Vanilla extract
- Fresh juicy strawberries. This is best during strawberry season or when the strawberries are super red.
- Canola oil spray for the loaf pan.
How to make Gluten Free Strawberry Banana Bread
Step One: Preheat the oven to 350 F.
Step Two: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flours, sea salt and brown sugar. Whisk gently to combine. Then add the baking powder and baking soda and stir.
Step Three: In another bowl, combine the wet ingredients (apple sauce , coconut oil and vanilla).
Step Four: Then add to the dry ingredients. Gently combine. Spray a loaf pan with canola oil and add the batter. Place the sliced strawberries on across the top of the banana bread.
Step Five: Bake for 45-55 minutes. Bread will be done when a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out dry. Let the quick bread cool for about 15 minutes and transfer to a wire rack before cutting into it. You can enjoy it warm or at room temperature.
Storing and reheating
Store in an airtight container or in plastic wrap in the fridge for up to 2-3 days. Reheat in the microwave for about 30-45 seconds. To freeze slices, wrap them in parchment paper and place in a freezer safe container for up to 3 months.
Helpful tips for Gluten Free Strawberry Bread
- Use 1:1 gluten free flour blend. This will contain xanthan gum already. If your gluten free flour doesn’t contain it, you will need to purchase xanthan gum.
- Don’t overmix the batter.
- Make sure the bananas are very ripe as this provide natural sweetness and texture.
- Be sure to have the strawberries dry all the way before putting them into the batter.
- If it starts to brown too fast, place a loose foil sheet over the top after about 35-40 minutes.
Serving suggestions
- Serve this delicious quick bread warm with a touch of vegan butter or almond butter on top.
- Serve as a part of a wonderful brunch spread with Crustless Zucchini Quiche, Breakfast Paella, Za’atar Potatoes and fresh fruits.
- Enjoy as a dessert with a strawberry jam and lemon curd on top. Or add in chocolate chips like my Strawberry Jam Muffins.
- Place a spoonful of greek yogurt on top with additional sliced strawberry or use vegan yogurt.
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Gluten Free Strawberry Banana Bread
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup gluten free flour 1:1
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 large bananas ripe, mashed
- 8 oz apple sauce
- 1/3 cup coconut oil
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large strawberries ripe, sliced
- canola oil spray PAM
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flours, sea salt and brown sugar. Whisk gently to combine. Then add the baking powder and baking soda and stir.
- In another medium bowl, combine the wet ingredients (apple sauce, coconut oil and vanilla extract).
- Then add to the dry ingredients. Gently combine with a spatula. Spray a loaf pan with canola oil and add the batter. Place the sliced strawberries over the top of the banana bread.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out dry and clean. Let cool for about 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
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