Falling in love is easy when you taste gluten free banana bread pudding! If you are looking for an easy recipe that can be served as a breakfast or a dessert, then you are in luck! I can’t wait to show you how to make this banana fosters bread pudding.
If Mr. Fearless Dining or my kids even catch a whiff of me making this banana bread pudding recipe, they get overly excited! I can understand why because it is truly delicious! My kids call this Bananas Foster Bread Pudding because the flavors are so close.
First, let me begin by warning you that this is one of the best recipes for bread pudding I have ever tasted! It’s warm and sweet, and the marriage of cinnamon, bananas, and maple syrup is out of this world! This recipe is loosely based on my Gluten Free Old-Fashioned Bread Pudding recipe.
Allergen Information:
This recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, and soy-free. Omit the nuts for a nut-free option.
Reader Rave
My goodness! Delightful! Used coconut milk and added walnuts and raisins. I will definitely make it again! Yummy!” Marjorie R., Pinterest comment
How to ripen bananas:
One of the biggest questions in my banana recipes is how to ripen bananas. If you are in a hurry, try this easy 3-minute Gluten Free Banana Nut Mug Cake recipe!
- The best way to ripen bananas is to place an apple with them and put them in a paper bag. Keep the bag out of direct sunlight so it doesn’t heat the paper bag.
- If you are in a hurry for them to ripen, one option would be to bake them in the oven. Leave the peel on the bananas and bake at 350º F for 12 – 20 minutes. Once the skin is black, then you know it is ready. Remove the banana from the oven and let it cool. Once cool, remove the banana from the peel and mash. Then, it is ready to be added to your favorite recipes. (This can be done on a grill, too!)
Ingredient Notes:
- Gluten Free Bread – Any gluten free bread will work, but I would avoid ones with strong flavors.
- Sugar
- Ground Cinnamon
- Bananas – Use ripe bananas. See above for tips to ripen bananas quickly if your bananas are not quite ripe.
- Eggs – Use size large eggs.
- Maple Syrup – Use pure maple syrup.
- Coconut Oil – You can also use unsalted butter or vegan butter.
- Non-Dairy Milk – I used almond milk, but any non-dairy plant milk or regular milk will work.
Try these tasty flavor additions!
- Add your favorite chocolate chips to take this to a new level! Bananas and chocolate go together perfectly.
- Caramel Sauce – Let’s face it: caramel makes everything better!
- Raisins – banana pudding and raisins are a match made in heaven.
- Craisins – add an extra layer of sweetness with craisins.
- Nuts – if you don’t like walnuts, replace them with almonds, pecans, or any other nut you like. You can also omit them completely.
- Ala Mode – Warm banana bread pudding topped with a scoop of ice cream can’t be beaten. Add caramel sauce as a topping, and you will fall in love.
You can see the deliciously sweet banana chunks in this bread pudding! Are you ready to see how easy this gluten free banana bread pudding is to make? First, you need to gather your ingredients.
I absolutely love my 12-inch cast iron skillet. I use it for pancakes, skillet cakes, and many of my dinner recipes. It is easy to clean, and perfectly non-stick!
Step-By-Step Directions:
The first step is to gather either gluten-free ends you saved up or take a loaf of gluten-free bread.
Step 1: Slice your gluten free bread into cubes. You can use a combination of gluten free bread brands; it doesn’t have to be the same bread. Place the bread cubes in a large
Step 2: My kids love this part. Add your ripe bananas to another large bowl. Use a fork or mini food processor to smash them up!
Step 3: Combine your wet ingredients in the bowl of smooshed bananas. Whisk to blend.
Step 4: Add the bread cubes and mix well. Allow this to sit for 10-15 minutes so the bread cubes absorb all of the liquid.
Step 5: Put the bread cube mixture into a cast-iron skillet or greased 8×8 baking dish. Bake at 350º F for 25 minutes. The actual baking time will vary depending on the size and type of pan/skillet you use to bake this in.
Recipe FAQ:
Yes, you can make gluten free banana bread pudding ahead of time. Mix ingredients in an airtight dish and place them in the refrigerator overnight. Then, it can be baked the next day.
It is best to serve the bread pudding within 2-3 days of placing it in the refrigerator because it will start drying. Store in an airtight container.
This bread pudding will last for up to two months in the freezer. Just thaw and microwave or toss in the oven to warm up. Store in a freezer-safe container.
This is definitely a personal preference!! For me, bread pudding is best served hot because it is creamy and rich and tastes terrific when warm. You can eat it cold right out of the fridge, but it will not taste as good.
Love This Recipe?
If you made and enjoyed this recipe, I would be incredibly grateful if you could leave a comment below. Please include which flour blend you used. This helps others know that this recipe is delicious. Thank you!
Drool-Worthy Gluten Free Banana Bread Pudding
Ingredients
- 8 cups bread cubes
- 3 eggs
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 2 bananas
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Cut the gluten free bread into cubes.
- In a bowl, add the bananas and smoosh with a fork.
- In a large bowl, add the eggs, syrup, smooshed bananas, oil, milk, and cinnamon. Whisk to blend.
- Add the bread cubes and mix well.
- Allow the bread to sit for 10 minutes to absorb all of the liquid.
- Pour the bread mixture into a cast-iron skillet and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Remove from the oven.
- Optional: top with vanilla ice cream and caramel.
Notes
SPECIAL NOTE
Please know that every gluten free flour blend has a different starch to grain ratio. If you use a blend I didn’t test, you may need to adjust your moisture levels in your baked goods.
Nutrition
Nutrition Disclaimer
Nutritional information is an estimate provided to you as a courtesy. You should calculate the actual nutritional information with the products and brands you are using with your preferred nutritional calculator.
How do you know when it’s fully cooked?
What kind of bread cubes did you use so that it is gluten free?
Hi Emily, I used regular gluten free bread and cut it into cubes. Have a nice weekend.
This looks absolutely delicious! Would it work to bake it in a regular baking dish or bread pan? I don’t have any cast iron cookware, and no time to get any before the event I’ll be baking for.
Hi Sessha, I should mention this in the post, thank you. You can definitely make this in a regular dish!! Have a great week.
We’re living with my in-laws right now, and my MIL avoids gluten. I love this idea- banana bread is so good and I’ve never tried making it gluten free!
I hope you both like it as much as we do 🙂
This was amazing! Made my GF son so happy. 🙂
I am so glad he liked this Samantha!! My kids hate the ends so I use those up with this recipe.
I’m so excited at the thought of making this bread pudding! It looks so yummy! Thanks for sharing your recipe!
You are so welcome Jules!!
Ooh, this looks so good! Especially with that incredible caramel drizzle on top 🙂
Thank you so much Sarah 🙂
I made this for a gluten free friend and she absolutely loved it! And so did I 🙂 definitely making again soon!
OMG I am so glad you came back to let me know. Thank you so much Tayler 🙂
I loooooove bread pudding! I can’t wait to stick my fork into this one! Nom nom nom.
It is so worth it Justine 🙂
Lord this looks so great Sandi! I have never met a bread pudding I didn’t love! #nom
We think a like. Glad you like this recipe Jenni 🙂