Directions:

• Step 1: Preheat Your Oven. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that your banana bread will bake evenly and rise beautifully.
• Step 2: Prepare Your Pan. If you’re using parchment paper, line your bread pan with it for easy removal later. Otherwise, grease the pan with a little butter or cooking spray.
• Step 3: Mix the Wet Ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Add the softened butter and sugar, then mix until well combined. Incorporate the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract, stirring until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
• Step 4: Combine the Dry Ingredients. In another bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. This helps to ensure that the leavening agents are evenly distributed throughout the flour.
• Step 5: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can affect the texture of your banana bread.
• Step 6: Fold in the Add-Ins. If you’re using chocolate chips or any other mix-ins, fold them into the batter gently. This adds a delightful surprise element to the finished bread.
• Step 7: Pour and Bake. Pour the batter into your prepared bread pan, spreading it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Step 8: Cool and Enjoy! Once baked, remove the banana bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy this deliciously moist gluten-free banana bread!