Description
Delight in the wholesome goodness of this Einkorn Banana Bread, a nutritious and flavorful twist on a classic treat. Made with einkorn flour, ripe bananas, and a hint of cinnamon, this bread is perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups einkorn flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- ⅓ cup melted coconut oil or butter
- ½ cup brown sugar or coconut sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- ½ cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the einkorn flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon if using.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, melted coconut oil or butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Combine wet and dry: Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Fold in nuts or chocolate chips if desired.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Einkorn flour behaves differently than modern wheat; avoid overmixing for a tender crumb.
- Adjust sweetness based on banana ripeness.
- Substitute nuts or omit for nut-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
