Gluten-Free Banana Bread

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth. Leave some small chunks for texture if desired.

Add the eggs, coconut sugar, unsweetened applesauce, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Mix well until combined.

In a separate bowl, combine the gluten-free flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, stirring until just combined.

If using, fold in the chopped walnuts gently into the batter.

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.

Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Once baked, allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.