gingerbread recipe

### Gluten-Free Banana Bread **Ingredients:** - 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend - 1 teaspoon baking soda - 1/2 teaspoon salt - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon - 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened - 1 cup granulated sugar - 2 large eggs - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract - 4 ripe bananas, mashed - Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips **Instructions:** 1. **Preheat the oven:** Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan. 2. **Mix dry ingredients:** In a bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour blend, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. 3. **Cream butter and sugar:** In a separate large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract and mashed bananas. 4. **Combine:** Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, mixing until just combined. Fold in the optional nuts or chocolate chips if desired. 5. **Bake:** Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.