Whole Wheat Spelt Banana Bread

Time to put those ripe bananas to good use with this spelt banana bread. Naturally sweetened with coconut sugar and maple syrup, it’s got that perfect balance of flavor without being overly sweet. 

Made with whole wheat spelt flour, it’s hearty, satisfying, and comes together in one bowl, because who has time for extra dishes?

Spelt flour, an ancient grain, brings a nutty, mildly sweet flavor and a hearty yet lighter texture to this banana bread. Its weaker gluten structure gives the bread a softer, more delicate crumb.

Here is Why This Spelt Banana Bread Recipe Works

No-fuss ingredients: Simple ingredients like ripe bananas, spelt flour, and basic pantry staples; no need for any fancy or hard-to-find items (unless you have problems locating whole wheat spelt flour).

No refined sugar: Maple syrup and coconut sugar do the heavy lifting here, so you can skip the refined sugar and still enjoy a perfectly sweet loaf.

One-bowl wonder: Less mess, more banana bread. This quick bread recipe comes together in one bowl, which means fewer dishes to deal with later!

Moist and flavorful: Thanks to the ripe bananas and spelt flour, this bread turns out soft, tender, and packed with flavor—perfect for breakfast or snacking!

The Ingredients

• Produce: Bananas
• Pantry: Coconut sugar, whole wheat spelt flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, salt, vanilla extract, vegetable oil
• Condiments: Maple syrup
• Fridge: Eggs

Feel free to replace the maple syrup with honey and add toasted nuts like pecans or walnuts. You can also replace the vegetable oil with melted coconut oil.

Banana Bread Variations 

Nutty Spelt Banana Bread: Stir in ¾ cup of chopped toasted nuts like walnuts or pecans into the batter. Toasting the nuts first will bring out more flavor.

Chocolate Chip Spelt Banana Bread: Fold in ½ cup of dark chocolate chips or chopped chocolate from your favorite chocolate bar. 

Blueberry Almond Spelt Banana Bread: Gently fold in ½ cup of fresh or frozen blueberries and ¼ cup of sliced almonds into the batter.

For a slightly softer texture, you can replace ½ cup of the whole wheat spelt flour for all purpose spelt flour.

Tips for Success

• Use ripe bananas. The riper, the better! Bananas with plenty of brown spots will give your bread extra sweetness and moisture.
• Don’t overmix the batter. Gently fold the ingredients together until just combined. 
• Use a toothpick to check if the center is baked through. If it comes out clean or with just a few crumbs, your bread is ready!
• Allow the banana bread to cool for 20 minutes before you remove it from the pan. When it’s too hot, the spelt bread is extra delicate and can break apart.
• Lining the pan with parchment paper makes it easy to lift the bread out and prevents sticking. Just lift the paper, and the loaf comes out with it!

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Storage

To store leftover spelt banana bread, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or store it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. 

Freezing: If you want to freeze the bread, wrap individual slices or the whole loaf in plastic wrap and place it in a freezer-safe bag. It will keep well in the freezer for up to 3 months.

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• Our Spelt Chocolate Chip Cookies are always a good idea! We love how spelt adds extra depth and flavor to a classic chocolate chip cookie- in fact, we might just prefer it over the original!
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