Magic Banana Bread

Ever have some of these sitting in your fruit bowl?

Honestly, I get kind of excited when I do!
(Please note, I did not take this photo. I wish I did though, because it is beautiful, and the plate or counter underneath is even more beautiful.)

Why? Because it means one thing: BANANA BREAD.


Here is the recipe that melts my husband's heart (or maybe tastebuds?) every time! I love banana bread, and it's something that really can hold up a great texture even without gluten. Some folks have even said they like the texture more!




Eat this stuff warm out of the oven with some butter (if you're me) or peanut butter (if you're my hubby) and you're golden.




Magic Banana Nut and Chocolate Bread
Adapted from celiac.com

About 1 cup ripe bananas (I usually use 3ish bananas.)
¾ cup sugar
¾ teaspoon gluten-free baking powder
1 teaspoon gluten-free vanilla
½ teaspoon baking soda
2 eggs
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup brown rice flour
1/2 cup sweet rice flour
¼ cup vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum (you can go without, but it's better with!)
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (Nestle chocolate is gluten free)
1/2 cup walnuts

Combine the bananas, sugar, and vanilla in a mixer bowl (I love my Kitchen Aid!), and beat at medium speed for 1 minute. Add the eggs and mix well. Slowly add the rice flours, then the baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well, then add the oil . Add the chocolate chips and nuts last

Pour batter into loaf pans. Bake at 350 degrees F for around 45 minutes or until done. I like mine nice and moist, so just make sure the top is golden and a fork inserted comes out without uncooked batter.

Now watch it disappear! (Get it? MAGIC banana bread?) Teehee!