Quick breads are truly “quick”! No yeast, no rise times. Our Low FODMAP Quick Breads are the best you will find anywhere, from several low FODMAP banana breads, to low FODMAP zucchini bread, low FODMAP cranberry bread, and ones you have never seen before, like our Low FODMAP Poppy Seed Carrot Banana Bread, low FODMAP Strawberry Bread, or Low FODMAP Coconut Lime! How about a savory cheesy Low FODMAP Beer Bread?
Quick breads rely on baking powder and baking soda for leavening action. They are even easier to make than most cookies, because you can often whip up the batter without a mixer, the mixture is scraped into one pan, and you’re done – often in the time it takes for the oven to preheat!
We have all your favorites – all low FODMAP, and gluten-free, too. We even have a few soda breads, lower fat, reduced sugar, and vegan breads…let’s bake!
Low FODMAP Poppy Seed Carrot Banana Bread
We love combining ingredients and flavors that we think go well together. In this case a quick bread that is part banana bread and part carrot cake is enlivened with poppyseeds. Get the recipe for Low FODMAP Poppy Seed Carrot Banana Bread.
Low FODMAP Zucchini Banana Bread
We love zucchini quick bread and banana bread, so we figured why not combine the two? The alchemy created this new recipe so that we don’t have to pick and choose. Moist banana bread with extra flavor and nutrition! Get the recipe for Low FODMAP Zucchini Banana Bread.
Low FODMAP Cranberry Quick Bread with Orange
This cranberry quick bread is the best you will ever taste! Fresh cranberries, as well as dried, and orange juice, as well as orange zest all make for a supremely moist and flavorful quick bread. Folks will ask for the recipe! Get the recipe for Low FODMAP Cranberry Quick Bread.
Nana’s Gluten-Free Low FODMAP Banana Bread
Being the banana lovers that we are, we believe you can never have too many banana bread recipes. This one is based on one of our community member’s beloved family recipe and is based on buttermilk. To make it lactose-free, we have created a faux buttermilk using lemon juice and lactose-free whole milk. Gluten free too! Get the recipe for Nana’s Low FODMAP Banana Bread.
Low FODMAP Lower Fat, Reduced Sugar Banana Bread
Don’t let the title fool you into thinking this banana bread is lesser. This is actually our community members’ favorite banana bread! Incredibly moist, packed with banana flavor and just happens to be lower fat, and with reduced sugar. Gluten-free, too but you would never know it. Get the recipe for Gluten-Free Low FODMAP, Lower Fat, Reduced Sugar Banana Bread.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick breads rely on baking powder and baking soda for leavening action. These are called “chemical leaveners”, and they are very different from yeast, which is used to help yeast-based breads rise.
As with any low FODMAP recipe, the ingredients must be low FODMAP, per serving. All of FODMAP Everyday® recipes are developed by a Monash University trained and FODMAP Friendly Accredited professional recipe developer and based upon evidence-based science.
The low FODMAP diet is not a gluten-free, or wheat-free diet, however, all of these recipes in this collection happen to be gluten-free.
Below is our Low FODMAP Coconut Lime Quick Bread.
Yes, low FODMAP quick breads are very easy to make. In general you do not need a mixer, and it is simply whisking together a dry mixture and a wet mixture.
Yes! No rise times, due to the use of baking powder and baking soda for leavening action. In fact, it is possible to whip up these batters in the time it takes for the oven to preheat! That’s quick!
Even “non-bakers” can have success with our low FODMAP quick bread recipes! Try one and see.
You can try freezing our quick breads. In general, baked goods can experience some loss of moisture when frozen, so we cannot guarantee the results.
If you want to freeze your quick bread, cool the bread completely, then double wrap in plastic wrap, then slip into an airtight freezer zip-top bag. Freeze up to 1 month. Defrost in refrigerator overnight.
Yes, in general you can double these recipes and get great results.
No, we do not suggest that you make those alterations; they will tweak the ratios of ingredients too much, and the results will be substandard. That said, if you want to try, be our guest, but your results will not be up to the standards that were set for the original version.
If you are looking for low FODMAP vegan recipes, we have an entire series for you.
You can try reducing the sugar in our low FODMAP quick bread recipes by 25%.
Below is a picture of our Lower Fat, Reduced Sugar Low FODMAP Banana Bread. It is a low FODMAP community favorite!
No, we do not suggest that you substitute alt sugars, such as stevia, monk fruit or the like, for the sugars called for in our recipes. The results will not be up to the standards that were set for the original version, and we do not like the health implications of non-nutritive sweeteners. You can read more here.
We have an entire article for you on bananas and FODMAPs, which you should definitely read if you are a banana lover and following the low FODMAP diet. You do want bananas with plenty of black spots and a pronounced banana aroma for these low FODMAP quick bread recipe. These recipes are all low FODMAP if you stick to the serving sizes, even though they call for ripe bananas.
Please read our article, Are Bananas Low FODMAP?
Coconut oil is solid at room temperature and it is not a good substitute for vegetable oils called for in our low FODMAP quick bread recipes, unless specifically called for in the individual recipe.
As always, the recipes are developed, tested and presented as you see them here. Any substitutions will alter the recipe, usually not for the better. In addition, any changes made to a low FODMAP recipe means you have to recalculate the FODMAP load of the final recipe yourself.
You could try egg substitutes, such as chia or flax eggs, or Ener G Egg Replacer, but we do not guarantee great results.
The best low FODMAP flour is the one called for in the recipe. We always give you specific brand recommendations. Low FODMAP flours and flour blends vary greatly, and the recipes are developed for the flours used. Subtstitutions will not only alter flavor and texture results, but will most likely alter FODMAP load.
Whenever you make changes to a low FODMAP recipe, it is then up to you to recalculate the FODMAP load.
Please read our article, Choosing A Low FODMAP All-Purpose Flour.
You can leave nuts out of any of our low FODMAP quick bread recipes.
You can try this with any of our low FODMAP muffin recipes. You will want the batter to come about two-thirds to three-quarters of the way up the sides of your loaf pan. No guarantees, but worth a shot.
First of all, most low FODMAP quick breads, and quick breads in general, slice best if left to sit at room temperature overnight. The crumb will be more even and the slices neater looking.
We like low FODMAP quick breads as a snack, or for breakfast, but they are also perfect for bake sales, and school and office parties.
No, you will see that some recipes call for an 8-inch by 4-inch (20 cm by 10 cm) pan, while some call for 9-inch by 5-inch (23 cm by 12 cm). They hold very different volumes. Use the pan called for.
You can see the two pans below, smaller 8-inch (20 cm) on the left. I prefer this dimension as it yields a taller, square shape, which I find appealing.
Low FODMAP Chocolate Coconut Banana Bread
We love chocolate and we love banana bread. Why not a chocolate banana bread? With coconut thrown in for good measure. Rich, deep chocolate flavor with bananas and coconut, all in an easy-to-make quick bread. Fancy enough for a brunch with guests – and would be a hit at any bake sale. Get the recipe for Low FODMAP Chocolate Coconut Banana Bread.
Low FODMAP Strawberry Bread
You have recipes for banana bread, but how about strawberry bread? This one came from a community member and surprised us all! The color might not be vivid, but the flavor of strawberries comes through in every bite. Get the recipe for Low FODMAP Strawberry Bread.
Gluten-Free Low FODMAP Beer Bread
Low FODMAP quick bread recipes can be savory, like this beer bread! We love it with the caraway seeds, cheese and scallions, or, you can leave them out for a plain version. Think you can’t make bread? This recipe will change your mind! Get the recipe for Gluten-Free Low FODMAP Beer Bread.
Low FODMAP Coconut Lime Bread
This gluten-free low FODMAP quick bread uses coconut milk as well as coconut itself in the batter, along with tangy lime for zest flavor and color. This low FODMAP quick bread is easy to make, incredibly moist and really – really – delicious. Perfect for a fancy brunch. Get the recipe for Gluten-Free Low FODMAP Coconut Lime Bread.
Low FODMAP Zucchini Bread
If you have two loaf pans, we highly recommend doubling this Gluten-Free Low FODMAP Zucchini Bread recipe because it is truly no more difficult to make a couple. When we go this route we freeze one loaf of zucchini bread. After cooling we double wrap it in plastic wrap, then slip into a heavy zip top bag. Remove excess air and freeze up to one month. Get the recipe for Gluten-Free Low FODMAP Zucchini Bread.
Low FODMAP Lemon Zucchini Bread
We love zucchini bread, and want to play around with the classic approach. We found that the addition of lemon was a great enhancement! Get the recipe for Low FODMAP Lemon Zucchini Bread.
Low FODMAP Irish Soda Bread
Lean, yet hearty, easy to make and makes a perfect accompaniment to your St. Patrick’s day dishes – or anytime you want this quick, delicious low FODMAP bread. Get the recipe.
Low FODMAP Rich & Buttery Irish Soda Bread
This gluten-free and low FODMAP version of Irish Soda Bread is also lactose-free and yet includes faux “buttermilk” as well as real dairy butter. Perfect alongside a bowl of soup. Get the recipe.
Low FODMAP Vegan Irish Soda Bread
For you vegans out there, we haven’t forgotten you! Here is a vegan Irish Soda bread ready for your table. Get the recipe.
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