Whole Wheat Spelt Banana Bread
This spelt banana bread is made with whole wheat spelt flour and sweetened with coconut sugar and maple syrup. It's easy to make in one bowl and perfect for breakfast or snacking!
Servings: 16 slices
Ingredients
- 2 cups bananas mashed ripe, about 3 to 4 bananas
- ¾ cup coconut sugar 132 grams
- ⅓ cup maple syrup 113 grams
- ½ cup vegetable oil 92 grams
- 2 large large eggs room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups whole wheat spelt flour 240 grams
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan (or line it with parchment paper).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed banana, coconut sugar, maple syrup, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Beat until well combined.
- Sift the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt over the banana mixture.
- Gently fold the ingredients together until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the loaf pan and bake for 55 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool for 20 minutes then remove it from the pan and place it on a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use very ripe bananas: They add natural sweetness and keep the bread moist.
Using frozen bananas: Thaw completely and drain off any excess liquid before mashing to prevent a dense batter.
Line the pan: Parchment paper prevents sticking and makes it easy to lift the loaf out after baking.
Check for doneness: Start testing around 50 minutes. A toothpick in the center should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
Cool before removing: Let the bread rest in the pan for about 20 minutes. Spelt bread loaves are delicate while hot and can break apart if handled too soon.
Use room-temperature ingredients: Cold eggs or syrup can cause uneven mixing.
Weigh your flour: Spelt flour can pack differently than regular wheat flour; weighing gives consistent results.
Store properly: Wrap the cooled loaf tightly or place it in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 255kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 250mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 17g
