Mini Banana Bread Without Baking Soda (Gluten free, Vegan)

All my of my recipes are allergy friendly and gluten free! I am celiac, lactose intolerant and allergic to almonds so it is important to me to create easy recipes that are allergy friendly!

This Mini Banana Bread Without Baking Soda is a great breakfast for busy mornings or when you’re looking for a quick and satisfying snack. These mini quick breads use pancake mix as the base, making it incredibly easy to throw together with just a few simple ingredients. Plus, the mashed bananas and applesauce add natural sweetness and moisture, while the optional mix-ins like berries and nuts allow you to customize the flavor and texture to your liking. 

This recipe is gluten free, dairy free and egg free. It also does not use oil so it is oil free as well, just like my easy 5 ingredient banana bread.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS RECIPE

• Quick and easy: Uses pancake mix for a simplified Mini Banana Bread Without Baking Soda base, with few ingredients and minimal prep.
• Delicious: Sweet, moist, and flavorful, with the option to add berries or nuts for extra taste and texture.
• Dietary friendly: Gluten-free and dairy-free, making it suitable for various dietary needs.
• Versatile: Enjoy it warm or at room temperature, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
• Freezer-friendly: Make a big batch and store in the freezer for easy, grab-and-go treats.
• You don’t need any crazy ingredients like flax eggs!
• This is an oil free recipe so no need for coconut oil or vegetable oil.
• You can mix by hand with a rubber spatula, or use a hand mixer or stand mixer on low speed. 
• You don’t need any leavening agent, self-rising flour or baking soda for this easy banana bread recipe because it is already inside the pancake mix. 
• This recipe is low in fat, saturated fat and trans fat making it one of my favorite recipes for health benefits

INGREDIENTS & SUBSTITUTIONS

Gluten-free pancake mix: This works in place of the standard dry ingredients in banana bread. Store-bought pancake mix is the base of the Mini Banana Bread Without Baking Soda. It has gluten free flour, leavening agents (like baking powder) to make it rise, and a bit of sweetness. You can use a regular pancake mix with purpose flour if you don’t need it to be gluten-free. You can use your favorite pancake mix. I would not reccomend a “just add water” mix. I used the trader joes gluten free pancake mix bought at my local trader joe location. There are so many good gluten free pancake mixes on the market. 

Plant-based milk: This adds moisture and richness. Any type works – almond milk, soy milk, oat milk, etc. You can use regular milk, skim milk or low-fat milk if you do not need it to be dairy free. You can also sub dairy free greek yogurt or sour cream as well. 

Mashed bananas: These add natural sweetness and a soft texture. overripe bananas or ripe bananas bananas are best for this. You can use an equal amount of pumpkin puree instead. This helps to make the moist banana bread moist.

Applesauce: This adds more sweetness and moisture. You can also substitute the same amount of yogurt.

TASTE & TEXTURE

This Mini Banana Bread Without Baking Sodax has a sweet, slightly spiced flavor from the pancake mix and a hint of fruitiness from the bananas. It has a fluffy texture. It is moist, with a bit of density from the pancake mix. If you add berries, you’ll get a burst of juicy sweetness in some bites. Nuts will add a nice crunch throughout the pancake mix banana bread. Overall, it’s a simple and satisfying treat!

HOW TO MAKE

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) preheated oven.
2. Grease or line mini loaf pans. You can use cooking spray, vegan butter, or parchment paper for this step.
3. In a large bowl or medium bowl, combine the gluten-free pancake mix with the wet ingredients: plant-based milk, mashed bananas, and applesauce. Mix well until everything is fully incorporated.
4. Optional: Add your desired mix-ins, such as berries or nuts, to the batter at this point. Gently fold them in with a spatula.
5. Pour batter into mini loaf pans 1/2 to 3/4 full with the batter. You can also use a 9×5 prepared loaf pan but you will need to bake for longer. 
6. Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
7. Let the banana bread cool in the pans for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

EXPERT TIPS & TRICKS

You can choose to add any kind of mix-ins including diced apples, blueberries, chocolate chips, nuts, etc to this simple banana bread recipe. This is a fun way to make this breakfast classic your own. 

Add peanuts or pecans before baking to make this a banana nut bread.

Also, you can slice the Mini Banana Bread Without Baking Soda in half and add melted butter vegan butter, cream cheese, maple syrup before serving.

You can also use a regular loaf pan for this recipe. Adjust the baking time accordingly, checking for doneness at around 50-60 minutes.

Add some brown sugar on top for a fun brown sugar bread flavor. 

You can add any extra banana, banana slices or brown bananas on top before baking for extra banana flavor which would make this the best banana bread recipe. 

Add 1 tsp of vanilla extract for a vanilla flavor profile. 

Use a muffin tin to make this easy recipe into banana muffins.

Add chooclate chips or chocolate chunks to make this a chocolate chip banana bread. Make sure to use vegan or dairy free chocolate for a vegan or dairy free recipe. 

If you love baking with bananas you might also love baking with zucchini! Try these easy zucchini muffins!

HOW TO SERVE & STORE

This Mini Banana Bread Without Baking Soda is perfect for a quick snack or breakfast. You can eat it warm or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. For longer storage, wrap the bread tightly in plastic wrap and then in aluminum foil before freezing for up to 3 months.

To reheat, let a frozen Mini Banana Bread Without Baking Soda slice thaw at room temperature. You can toast a slice of the fluffy banana bread or warm it in the microwave for a few seconds.

For meal prep, bake the bread in a regular loaf.  Once cool, slice the Mini Banana Bread Without Baking Soda into individual portions. Wrap each slice in plastic wrap before placing all the slices into an airtight container or freezer-safe bag.

Mini Bread from Pancake Mix Recipe (gluten free, dairy free)

Kayla Cappiello

This Bread from Pancake Mix is a great breakfast for busy mornings or when you're looking for a quick and satisfying snack. This quick bread uses pancake mix as the base, making it incredibly easy to throw together with just a few simple ingredients. Plus, the mashed bananas and applesauce add natural sweetness and moisture, while the optional mix-ins like berries and nuts allow you to customize the flavor and texture to your liking. 

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 34 minutes mins

Servings 6 loaves

Ingredients

  

• 2 cups gluten free pancake mix
• 2/3 cup plant based milk
• 2 mashed bananas
• 1/2 cup applesauce

Instructions

 

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Grease or line mini loaf pans. You can use cooking spray, vegan butter, or parchment paper for this step.
• In a large bowl, combine the gluten-free pancake mix, plant-based milk, mashed bananas, and applesauce. Mix well until everything is fully incorporated.
• Optional: Add your desired mix-ins, such as berries or nuts, to the batter at this point. Gently fold them in with a spatula.
• Fill the prepared mini loaf pans 1/2 to 3/4 full with the batter.
• Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Let the banana bread cool in the pans for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.