Banana Bread With Rice Flour And Applesauce
Banana bread is a classic comfort food that's perfect for any occasion. Whether it's breakfast, a snack, or dessert, a warm and fresh slice of banana bread never disappoints. But what if you're gluten intolerant or have celiac disease, and can't enjoy this delicious treat? Well, fear not! We have the perfect recipe for you – banana bread with rice flour and applesauce!
Gluten-Free and Delicious – The Benefits of Rice Flour and Applesauce in Banana Bread
Rice flour is an excellent gluten-free flour that's perfect for baking bread. It's made by grinding rice grains into a fine powder and has a delicate, slightly sweet taste that complements the flavor of bananas very well. Rice flour is also an excellent source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals, making it a healthier alternative to wheat flour.
Applesauce is another excellent ingredient to add to banana bread to make it moist and flavorful. Applesauce is also a healthier alternative to oil or butter and can reduce the amount of fat in your bread. Plus, applesauce has natural sweetness, so you can reduce the amount of sugar you add to your bread without compromising on taste.
When you combine these two ingredients with ripe bananas, you get a banana bread that's not only gluten-free and delicious but also healthier than traditional banana bread.
Ingredients You'll Need
For this recipe, you'll need the following ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup applesauce
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cup rice flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
Step by Step Instructions
Now that you have your ingredients ready, let's start with the recipe:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork or a potato masher.
- Add the eggs, sugar, applesauce, milk, and vanilla extract, and mix well until everything is well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the rice flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix well until you have a smooth batter.
- Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake the banana bread in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove the banana bread from the oven and let it cool in the loaf pan for 10 minutes.
- Remove the banana bread from the loaf pan and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
- Slice the banana bread and serve it warm or at room temperature.
The Perfect Gluten-Free Banana Bread – Tips and Tricks
With the right ingredients and a few simple tips and tricks, you can make the perfect gluten-free banana bread every time:
- Use ripe bananas – the riper the better. Ripe bananas are sweeter and have a stronger flavor that will make your banana bread more delicious.
- Grease your loaf pan well with non-stick cooking spray to prevent the banana bread from sticking to the pan.
- For better flavor, add 1/2 cup of chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the batter before baking.
- Let the banana bread cool completely before slicing it to prevent it from falling apart.
- Store the leftover banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for up to a week.
Conclusion
Now that you have the perfect recipe for gluten-free banana bread with rice flour and applesauce, you can enjoy this classic treat without worrying about gluten or compromising on taste. With its moist and flavorful texture, this banana bread is perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert. So go ahead and give it a try – we promise you won't be disappointed!
