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★★★★★ 5 from 5 Reviews

Gingerbread Banana Bread (gluten free + dairy free)

45 min
GF Gluten-Free DF Dairy-Free VG Vegetarian
Avatar by: Lindsay Grimes
November 18, 2020 (Updated: November 1, 2022)
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Gingerbread Banana Bread is moist, and fluffy with rich molasses and warm gingerbread spices. Naturally gluten free and dairy free!

Gluten free gingerbread banana bread is going to be your favorite bread to make this holiday season!

There’s nothing quite like having a whole bunch of spotty bananas sitting on your counter to inspire ample amounts of banana recipes.

Since we are coming up on gingerbread season I knew I have to made a ginger-spiced banana bread – a fun and festive take on your traditional banana bread, on your traditional gingerbread.

Marry them together and you get gingerbread banana bread! Or… banana gingerbread. Or.. ginger banana bread? You get the idea.

I added some warm, cozy, gingerbread spices to the mix, some molasses for rich depth of flavor, and otherwise kept the ingredients really simple and easy.

If you want to browse recipes by flavor, check out these banana recipes, blueberry recipes, apple recipes, strawberry recipes, and raspberry recipes!

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Ingredients for ginger spiced banana bread:

  • bananas: ripe and spotty, just how I like them
  • eggs
  • molasses: adds some rich depth to the bread
  • agave nectar: honey or maple syrup is a fine sub here
  • blanched almond flour
  • baking powder
  • cinnamon
  • ginger
  • salt
  • allspice
  • nutmeg
  • cloves
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How to make banana gingerbread:

It’s so simple! Mash your bananas in a medium bowl and then add the eggs, molasses and agave nectar. Whisk to combine.

Add the almond flour, baking powder, spices and salt. Whisk again until combined.

Line an 8 inch loaf pan with parchment paper and transfer the batter to the pan. Bake for 35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.

Allow to cool in the pan before loosening the edges with a butter knife and pulling up on the parchment paper to remove the loaf from the pan.

Other gingerbread recipes you’ll love:

  • Homemade Gingerbread Hot Chocolate
  • Gingerbread Waffles
  • Gluten Free Gingerbread Loaf
  • Vegan Gingerbread Bliss Balls
  • Chocolate Chip Gingerbread Blondies
  • Gingerbread Muffins
  • Cashew Gingerbread Squares
  • Gingerbread Cookies
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GF Gluten-Free DF Dairy-Free VG Vegetarian

Gingerbread Banana Bread (gluten free + dairy free)

Gingerbread Banana Bread is moist, and fluffy with rich molasses and warm gingerbread spices. Naturally gluten free and dairy free!

AvatarRecipe by:Lindsay Grimes
★★★★★ 5 from 5 reviews
Prep: 10 minCook: 35 minTotal: 45 min
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Servings: 1 loaf 1x

Ingredients

  • 2 ripe, spotty bananas (about 1 cup mashed)
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/4 cup black strap molasses
  • 3 tablespoons agave nectar
  • 2 cups super-fine blanched almond flour (How to Make Almond Flour)
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1.5 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F.
  2. Mash the bananas in a medium bowl and then add the eggs, molasses and agave nectar.
  3. Whisk to combine.
  4. Add the almond flour, baking powder, spices and salt.
  5. Whisk again until combined.
  6. Line an 8 inch loaf pan with parchment paper and transfer the batter to the pan.
  7. Bake for 35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.

  8. Allow the bread to cool in the pan before loosening the edges with a butter knife and pulling up on the parchment paper to remove the loaf from the pan.
  9. Cut into 10 slices and enjoy!

Nutrition Info:

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 116
  • Sugar: 11.4g
  • Sodium: 149mg
  • Fat: 4.1g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 1.5g
  • Protein: 3.2g
  • Cholesterol: 46mg
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  1. AvatarKristina DiPierro says

    Posted on 11/18/20 at 6:05 pm

    Just made the gingerbread banana bread today!! I was looking for something to make with my bananas before they went bad and this popped up on my instagram feed and I knew immediately what I was baking today! It turned out so amazing! I had to bake it a little longer but that was because I put it in a smaller loaf pan. Still turned out so yummy and I am so happy I decided to give this recipe a try today:) I also subbed out the agave nectar with liquid monkfruit syrup and it was just as great! Thanks!! 

    ★★★★★

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    • AvatarLindsay Grimes Freedman says

      Posted on 11/19/20 at 10:12 am

      Yay! I’m so happy you loved it!! xo

      Reply
  2. AvatarShelley says

    Posted on 11/20/20 at 3:36 pm

    I made this exactly as written, except subbed maple syrup for the agave. It.is.excellent!!!! Mine took quite a bit longer than 35 minutes, more like 50-55. But it is so moist and tasty. Definitely recommend!

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    • AvatarLindsay Grimes Freedman says

      Posted on 11/21/20 at 2:15 pm

      Yay! I’m glad you loved it!! It’s so weird, I’m starting to realize my oven runs a little hotter and bakes things quicker, I think. I need to run a temp test on it. Also a ceramic pan may take longer compared to a metal one. I’m so happy you enjoyed!! xo

      Reply
  3. AvatarDebbie says

    Posted on 11/22/20 at 7:56 am

    This recipe looks delicious. We are not gluten free. Can I use regular flour and otherwise keep recipe just the same?

    Reply
    • AvatarLindsay Grimes Freedman says

      Posted on 11/23/20 at 9:18 am

      Hi Debbie, I haven’t tested it with regular flour, so I don’t know for sure. Let me know if you give it a try and how it turns out! xo

      Reply
  4. AvatarDan says

    Posted on 11/30/20 at 12:29 pm

    I had to substitute honey for the sweeteners, and it turned out delicious! I never would have thought of combining all these spices with a banana bread, but I’m glad I tried out this recipe. As always, toasted pinenut’s almond flour based desserts are perfect and well-loved by me and my husband!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • AvatarLindsay Grimes Freedman says

      Posted on 12/1/20 at 3:01 pm

      Aw you’re so kind!! I’m glad you loved it!! xo

      Reply
  5. AvatarTanya says

    Posted on 12/23/20 at 10:01 am

    Soo good! Perfect festive gingerbread loaf for the holidays. Definitely needs to bake for about 50min, I would also recommend lowering the temp to 325 for the last 15 min so the sides don’t burn.

    ★★★★★

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    • AvatarLindsay Grimes Freedman says

      Posted on 12/23/20 at 11:41 am

      Yay! I’m so happy you loved it!! Hope you enjoy the holidays!! xo

      Reply
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