# Gluten-Free Skillet Treats This Grain-Free Banana Bread is a Healthier Alternative to Baked Goods By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-10-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grainfree-banana-bread References: [blog.freepeople](http://blog.freepeople.com/2014/10/grainfree-skillet-banana-bread/) Even though you would think banana bread would have to actually contain bread, this Free People recipe is for [gluten and grain-free banana bread](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-schr-breads). This alternative is ideal for those with dietary restrictions as well as those jumping on the bandwagon. The skillet banana bread recipe calls for overly ripe bananas and natural sweetener like agave nectar, honey or maple syrup. Instead of traditional flour, the [grain-free banana bread uses coconut flour](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gluten-free-oat-flour). You can also add your own healthy ingredients like cocoa nibs, coconut flakes or nuts. While this recipe is great for those avoiding gluten, other popular dietary restrictions are not addressed. For example, this is not a vegan recipe as it contains eggs and potentially honey. People with nut allergies also should avoid it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Grain-free Baked Goods:** The trend of grain-free baked goods offers opportunities for innovative recipes and alternative ingredients. - **Alternative Sweeteners:** The trend of using natural sweeteners like agave nectar, honey, or maple syrup presents opportunities for creating healthier versions of baked goods. - **Customizable Baking:** The trend of customizable baking allows individuals to add their own healthy ingredients like cocoa nibs, coconut flakes, or nuts to traditional recipes. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Gluten-free Food:** The gluten-free food industry can explore innovative ways to create and market grain-free baked goods products. - **Alternative Sweeteners:** The alternative sweeteners industry can capitalize on the trend by offering a wide range of natural sweeteners as healthier alternatives to traditional sugars. - **Health Food Retail:** The health food retail industry can cater to the demand for customizable baking ingredients, offering a variety of healthy options like cocoa nibs, coconut flakes, and nuts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collagen-Rich Baking Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collagen-banana-bread.md) - [Convenient Banana Bread-Flavored Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-bread-granola.md) - [Grain-Free Pancake Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grainfree-pancake-mix.md) - [Free-From Bread Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloudies.md) - [Better-for-You Baking Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-bread-mix.md) - [Banana Bread Businesses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allies-banana-bread.md) - [Keto-Friendly Baking Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ketogenic-seed-baking-mix.md) - [Grain-Free Graham Crackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grainfree-graham-crackers.md) - [Breadfruit Baking Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breadfruit-pancake.md)