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The Best Gluten-Free Banana Recipes (Over 50 Recipes!)

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It was National Banana Bread Day last week (observed every year on the third Wednesday of April) and that fact made me think that you all just might need a comprehensive roundup of the best gluten-free banana recipes! Am I right?

A Sampling of the Gluten-Free Banana Recipes Featured on gfe

I am usually most interested in banana recipes when I have ripe bananas on the counter and want to use them right away, either in a recipe that’s an old favorite or in a new creation. You’ll find plenty of truly delicious ways to use your ripe bananas today but there are also a couple of recipes that use bananas that are underripe or even green.

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A Very Large Banana and Its Smaller Buddy Ready to Become Something Delicious!

By far the most popular banana recipe of all time everywhere seems to be banana bread and while I do have gluten-free banana bread recipes for you in this collection—an incredible collection of them actually–I also have much more than banana bread. From gluten-free banana muffin recipes (I have so many of them because of all my March Muffin Madness events over the years) to banana cakes (these make some of the greatest coffee cakes) to cookies (honestly, the best chocolate chip cookie recipe on gfe may be the banana version) to beverages (not just smoothies) to ice cream recipes (some real delights in this group!) and even more.

Although almost all of these gluten-free banana recipes are featured on gfe, many come from other trusted gluten-free resources that you know and love.

I hope you enjoy all these recipes. Okay, not literally but “window shopping” is always fun! I don’t always choose anything when I’m window shopping but sometimes I do come back in a day or two and make a purchase. Of one or more items.

As you can see below, per usual I’ve labeled the recipes beyond “gluten free” to make it easier for you to find recipes that work for you and your family.

Gluten-Free Banana Bread Recipes

~ Gluten-Free Molasses Banana Bread ~ gluten free, vegetarian

Gluten-Free Molasses Banana Bread. Twin Loaves side by side. One of the best gluten-free banana bread recipes featured on gfe.

~ The Best Gluten-Free Banana Bread Recipes (40+ Recipes) ~ you’ll see specific information on the individual recipes in the collection once you click on the link

A sampling of the best gluten-free banana bread recipes. Gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, egg-free, refined sugar-free, sugar-free, and vegan options.

A Sampling of the Best Gluten-Free Banana Bread Recipes

Gluten-Free Banana Muffin Recipes

~ Gluten-Free 5-Minute Muffins ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, sugar free, vegetarian, paleo, with egg-free, refined sugar-free options

5-Minute Paleo Muffins. Gluten free, grain free, dairy free, sugar free (or refined sugar free), with egg free and nut free options.

~ Gluten-Free Almond Banana Carrot (ABC) Muffins ~ gluten free, dairy free, refined sugar free, vegetarian

Gluten-Free Almond Banana Carrot Muffins, affectionately referred to as ABC Muffins. This recipe is the muffin version of a cross between banana bread and carrot cake. Great for lunches, snacks, and travel. [from GlutenFreeEasily.com]

~ Gluten-Free Baby’s First Muffins ~ gluten free, dairy free, egg free, vegetarian, vegan

What should be in the muffins you feed your toddler? Maggie of She Let Them Eat Cake shares her recipes for Baby's First Muffins. Gluten free. March Muffin Madness.

~ Classic Gluten-Free Banana Muffins ~ gluten free, vegetarian, with dairy-free option

~ Gluten-Free Banana Almond Butter Muffins ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, refined sugar free, vegetarian, paleo

Gluten-Free Banana Almond Butter Muffins. The muffins are also dairy free, grain free, and refined sugar free but don't put a label on them unless you have to. They're just plain good! One of 20 gluten-free muffin recipes on gfe for March Muffin Madness.

~ Gluten-Free Banana Date Muffins ~ gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian

~ Gluten-Free Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins ~ gluten free, dairy free, refined sugar free, vegetarian, with vegan option

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Gluten-Free Vegan Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins from Ricki Heller

~ Gluten-Free Banana Maple-Nut Muffins  ~ gluten free, vegetarian

~ Gluten-Free Banana Split Muffins ~ gluten free, dairy free, egg free, vegetarian, vegan

Banana Split Muffins Group from Pocketfuls

~ Gluten-Free Banana Streusel Muffins with Flaxseed ~ gluten free, vegetarian

~ Gluten-Free “Bran” New Muffins ~ gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian, with refined sugar-free option

Gluten-Free Bran Muffins. They're also dairy free. I call them "Bran" New Muffins because there's actually no bran of any kind in these tasty muffins. [from GlutenFreeEasily.com]

~ Gluten-Free Carrot and Banana Streusel Muffins ~ gluten free, dairy free, refined sugar free, vegetarian, with egg-free, vegan options

Gluten-Free Banana and Carrot Streusel Muffins. "These gluten-free Carrot and Banana Streusel Muffins are the perfect morning or mid-afternoon snack. They’re high in fibre, healthy fats, and the added protein (from the chia seeds) will give you a boost and help you feel full longer." One of 20 GF muffin recipes featured on gfe for March Muffin Madness.

~ Gluten-Free Carrot Banana Muffins ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, sugar free, vegetarian, paleo

Gluten-Free Carrot Banana Muffins from Elana's Pantry. These are super healthy and super delicious muffins! Gluten free, grain free, dairy free, sugar free (fruit sweetened), and paleo. [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com]

Gluten-Free Carrot Banana Muffins from Elana’s Pantry

~ Gluten-Free Chocolate Banana Muffins (Paleo) ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, refined sugar free, vegetarian, paleo

Grain-Free Chocolate Banana Muffins Recipe Cooling on Apron.

~ Gluten-Free Chocolate Banana Split Muffins ~ gluten free, dairy free, egg free, vegetarian, vegan, with gum-free option

Gluten-Free Chocolate Banana Split Muffins. When chocolate muffins and banana muffins merge into one very special breakfast treat! One of 20 gluten-free muffin recipes featured on gfe for March Muffin Madness.

~ Gluten-Free Chocolate Banana Swirl Muffins ~ gluten free, dairy free, egg free, vegetarian, with vegan option

Gluten-Free Banana Chocolate Swirl Muffins

~ Gluten-Free Coconut Flour Banana Muffins ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, refined sugar free, vegetarian, paleo

~ Gluten-Free Instant Pot Hummingbird Muffins ~ gluten free, dairy free, refined sugar free, vegetarian, with egg-free option

Gluten-Free Instant Pot Hummingbird Muffins. Yes, these delectable beauties were cooked in an Instant Pot! One of 20 gluten-free recipes featured on gfe for March Muffin Madness.

~ Gluten-Free Maple Pecan Banana Muffins ~ gluten free, dairy free, egg free, gum free, vegetarian

Gluten-Free Maple Pecan Banana Muffins. "Most people enjoy a good old-fashioned banana muffin. They make a tasty breakfast alternative or mid-morning or afternoon snack. However, by adding maple syrup and toasted pecans, you can take the humble banana muffin and turn it into a new taste sensation!" One of 20 gf muffin recipes on gfe for March Muffin Madness.

~ Gluten-Free Nut Butter, Banana, and Jam Muffins ~ gluten free, dairy free, egg free, refined sugar free, gum free, vegetarian, vegan

Gluten-Free Nut Butter and Jam Muffins Before Baking

~ Gluten-Free Sweet Milk Banana Muffins ~ gluten free, sugar free, vegetarian, with dairy-free option

~ Gluten-Free Taste of the Tropics Muffins ~ gluten free, dairy free, egg free, refined sugar free, vegetarian, vegan

Gluten-Free Taste of the Tropics Muffin on a colorful plaid plate ready to eat with macadamias sprinkled around.

~ Gluten-Free Tropical Mango Coconut Muffins ~ gluten free, dairy free, refined sugar free, vegetarian

These delicious gluten-free Tropical Mango Coconut Muffins will take you on a trip to the islands with every single bite! No plane ticket needed. [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com]

Gluten-Free Banana Cake Recipes

~ Flourless Banana Chocolate Honey Walnut Cake ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, refined sugar free, vegetarian, paleo

Flourless Chocolate Banana Honey Walnut Cake Gluten Free Easily

~ Gluten-Free Banana Chocolate Chip Pound Cake ~ gluten free, grain free, gum free, vegetarian, with refined sugar-free, paleo option

Paleo Gluten-Free Banana Chocolate Chunk Pound Cake from Gluten Free Easily [GlutenFreeEasily.com]

Gluten-Free and Paleo Banana Chocolate Chunk Pound Cake

~ Gluten-Free Banana Crumb Coffee Cake ~ gluten free, dairy free, egg free, vegetarian, vegan

~ Gluten-Free Blueberry Banana Buckle ~ gluten free, dairy free, egg free, refined sugar free, gum free, vegetarian, vegan

Blueberry Banana Buckle. Such a delightful treat! One of many fabulous Gluten-Free Mother's Day Brunch Recipes! From gfe.

~ Gluten-Free Banana Kahlua Coconut Cake ~ gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian

Shown when baked in a springform pan. (Photo courtesy of Michelle’s Gluten-Free Kitchen.)

~ Gluten-Free Coconut Blueberry Pound Cupcakes ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, refined sugar free, vegetarian

Coconut Blueberry Pound Cupcakes, The Daily Dietribe Birthday Cake Challenge, gluten free, grain free, dairy free, refined sugar free, cupcakes, muffins

~ Gluten-Free Coffee Cake Flavored with Coffee ~ gluten free, vegetarian, with dairy-free, egg-free options

Gluten-Free Cookie and Bar Recipes That Include Bananas

~ Flourless Banana Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies ~ gluten free, grain free, egg free, vegetarian, with dairy-free option

Flourless Banana Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Flourless Banana Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

~ Flourless Triple Nut Brownies ~gluten free, grain free, dairy free, sugar free, paleo, vegan

~ Gluten-Free Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies ~ gluten free, vegetarian

Don't be misled by this less than stellar photo. These gluten-free Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies are awesome. Especially hot out of the oven. [from GlutenFreeEasily.com]

~ Gluten-Free Banana Coconut Breakfast Cookies ~ gluten free, egg free, vegetarian, with grain-free, dairy-free, sugar free, vegan options

Banana Coconut Breakfast Cookies from GFE. One of many fabulous Gluten-Free Mother's Day Brunch Recipes! But easy and good enough that you'll want to make them any day for breakfast.

~ Gluten-Free Banana Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies ~ gluten free, grain free, vegetarian, with dairy-free options

Gluten-Free Banana Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies. Delicious grain-free treats that are just soft enough and chewy enough! [from GlutenFreeEasily.com]

~ Gluten-Free Banana-Nut Chocolate Chip Brownies ~ gluten free, grain free, vegetarian, with dairy-free, refined sugar-free options

Grain-Free Banana Nut Chocolate Chip Brownies Gluten Free Easily

~ Gluten-Free Double Chocolate Banana Truffle Cookie Bites ~ gluten free, egg free, vegetarian with dairy-free, refined sugar-free, grain-free options

Gluten-Free Drink Recipes That Include Bananas

~ Blueberry Banana “Foamie” ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, egg free, refined sugar free, vegetarian, vegan, paleo

When you want a smoothie that's lighter, go for this Blueberry Banana Foamie (aka Blueberry Banana Smoothie). It's a wonderful way to start one's day or have an afternoon pick me up! [from GlutenFreeEasily.com]

~ Bourbon Banana Colada ~ gluten free, dairy free, egg free, vegetarian, vegan

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~ Flavored Banana Milk (Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry) ~ gluten free, grain free, egg free, gum free, with refined sugar-free, sugar-free options

Homemade Flavored Banana Milk. flavored Banana Chocolate Milk. [from GlutenFreeEasily.com]

~ Pumpkin Pie Smoothie with Honey Cinnamon Whipped Cream  ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, egg free, refined sugar free, vegetarian, vegan

Pumpkin Pie Smoothies

~ Raspberry-Banana-Pineapple-Coconut Smoothie ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, egg free, sugar free, vegetarian, vegan, paleo

Gluten-Free Ice Cream Recipes That Include Bananas

~ Homemade Banana Ice Cream ~ gluten free, egg free, vegetarian, with dairy-free, refined sugar-free, vegan options

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~ Rich Chocolate Ice Cream ~ gluten free, dairy free, egg free, refined sugar free, vegetarian, vegan

Rich Chocolate Ice Cream. Made from just four ingredients, including those ripe bananas you always have on the counter. Dairy free, rich, creamy & delicious. [from GlutenFreeEasily.com]

~ Toasted Coconut Banana Walnut Chocolate Chip Ice Cream (aka Caramel Coconut Chunky Monkey Ice Cream) ~ gluten free, egg free, vegetarian, with dairy free, refined sugar free, vegan options

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~  Super Mini Chunky Monkey Ice Cream Sundaes ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, egg free, vegetarian, vegan, with refined sugar-free options

~ The Ultimate Homemade Gluten-Free Ice Cream Sandwich Recipe Collection (you’ll find several recipes that include bananas here—see the individual recipes for labeling beyond gluten free)

Gluten-Free Banana Ice Cream Sandwiches Featured on gfe

Some More Gluten-Free Recipes That Feature Bananas

~ Banana Bread French Toast ~ gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian

~ Banana Passover Pancakes ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, egg free, sugar free, vegetarian, vegan

~ Homemade Fruit and Nut Cereal ~ gluten free, grain free, egg free, sugar free, vegetarian, with dairy-free option

~ Peanut Butter Banana Fruit Roll ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, egg free, sugar free, vegetarian, vegan

Originally published April 22, 2026.

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