Gluten-Free Banana Berry Chia Cornbread

If you’ve ever wished for a cornbread that’s wholesome, comforting, and still indulgent, you’re in the right place.

This gluten-free chia cornbread brings together sweet bananas, tart berries, and the subtle crunch of the corn meal for a loaf that’s as nourishing as it is delicious. No fluff or complicated steps, just a cozy kitchen-tested recipe you’ll want on repeat.

I know how it goes: mornings are hectic, afternoons fly by, and sometimes you just need a snack or side that feels both homemade and effortless. This gluten-free banana berry chia cornbread is the answer. Moist, not too sweet, and packed with texture, it’s perfect for breakfast with a drizzle of honey or nut butter, with some Greek yogurt, or straight from the pan when no one’s watching. You’ll find yourself making it again and again without even thinking twice.

Check out this video of me making this recipe with my little friend Riley, she loves it!!

I N G R E D I E N T S

• 3 ripe bananas

• 2 large eggs

• 1/3 cup olive oil

• 1/3 cup coconut sugar

• vanilla extract or bean paste

• 1 small package of raspberries or blueberries

• 2 tbsp chia seeds

• 1 single-serve yogurt (any kind or flavor)

• 1 tsp baking soda

• 1 cup coarse polenta or corn meal

• 3/4 cup gluten-free flour (Bob’s 1:1 Baking Flour)

N E E D E D

• large mixing bowl

• brownie pan

• potato masher, optional

• measuring spoons & cups

• rubber spatula for mixing

• parchment paper, optional

I N S T R U C T I O N S

1. Preheat the oven to 425°.

2. Mash the bananas in the large mixing bowl with a fork or potato masher.

3. Add all the wet ingredients (including the chia seeds) in the bowl and mix to combine with the bananas.

4. Add the baking soda, polenta, and GF flour (or regular AP flour should work fine too) and use a spatula to combine. Do not over-mix.

5. Grease your baking pan or line with parchment paper, and pour batter into it. Place in the oven and bake for about 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out of the center dry.

6. ENJOY for breakfast or for a snack!

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