Delicious Gluten-Free Funfetti Banana Loaf

Course Breads, Breakfast, Desserts

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 55

Total Time 1 10

Servings 8 servings

Calories 285kcal

bread
3 medium-large ripe bananas mashed (about 1 1/2 cups)
3/4 cup plain yogurt greek or regular; dairy-free works too
2 large eggs or 2 flax eggs for vegan
1/3 cup maple syrup
1/3 cup coconut sugar
1/4 cup runny nut butter almond or cashew work best
1 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
1/2 tsp almond extract
1 1/2 cups + 2 tbsp gluten-free oat flour
1/2 cup almond flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/3 cup rainbow sprinkles used supernatural brand but they disappear in the batter quite a bit. you can just top with sprinkles if using more natural brand to ensure the color stays in tact.
cream cheese frosting
4 oz cream cheese softened (regular or dairy-free)
1 tbsp maple syrup
1/8 tsp almond extract pinch of sea salt optional

preheat oven to 350°f. line or grease a standard 1 lb loaf pan (used caraway). if using a larger bread loaf pan, reduce baking time.
in a large bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, yogurt, eggs, maple syrup, coconut sugar, nut butter, vanilla, and almond extract until smooth.
add oat flour, almond flour, baking soda, baking powder, and sea salt. stir until just combined.
gently fold in sprinkles last, being careful not to overmix.
pour batter into the loaf pan and smooth the top.
bake for 52–55 minutes and let the loaf cool completely before removing from pan and frosting.

Approximate Macros per slice (1 of 8, with frosting)

calories: ~265–275
protein: ~7–8 g
carbs: ~36–38 g
fat: ~11–12 g
fiber: ~4–5 g
sugars: ~17–18 g