I was diagnosed with celiac disease and lactose intolerance in my early 20s! As someone who is gluten free and allergic to almonds it is so important to me to provide easy gluten free recipes without tree nuts.
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.
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 gluten free 5 ingredient banana bread!
why you’ll love this recipe
- Quick and easy: Uses pancake mix for a simplified Bread from Pancake Mix 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.
- 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: Store-bought pancake mix is the base of the Bread from Pancake Mix. 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 as well.
Mashed bananas: These add natural sweetness and a soft texture. Overripe or ripe bananas bananas are best for this. You can use an equal amount of pumpkin puree instead.
Applesauce: This adds more sweetness and moisture. You can also substitute the same amount of yogurt.
taste & texture
This Bread from Pancake Mix 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
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) preheated oven.
- Grease or line mini loaf pans. You can use cooking spray, vegan butter, or parchment paper for this step.
- 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.
- 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. You can also use a 9×5 prepared loaf pan but you will need to bake for longer.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf 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.
expert tips & tricks
You can choose to add any kind of mix-ins including diced apples, blueberries, chocolate chips, nuts, etc to this banana bread recipe. This is a fun way to make this breakfast classic your own.
Also, you can slice the Dairy free, gluten free banana bread from pancake mix 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.
how to serve & store
This Bread from Pancake Mix 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 Bread from Pancake Mix slice thaw at room temperature. You can toast a slice or warm it in the microwave for a few seconds.
For meal prep, bake the bread in a regular loaf. Once cool, slice the Bread from Pancake Mix 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)
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.
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