How to Make Spelt-Banana Bread - A Step-by-Step Guide

Spelt-Banana Bread is a delicious twist on the classic banana bread recipe. Made with spelt flour, this bread has a nutty and slightly sweet flavor that pairs perfectly with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas. Whether you are a seasoned baker or just getting started in the kitchen, this recipe is easy to follow and results in a moist and flavorful bread that is perfect for breakfast, snacking, or dessert.

Spelt flour is an ancient whole grain that has become increasingly popular in...

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 2 cups spelt flour
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • ½ cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4 ripe bananas
  • 1 cup chopped pecans (Optional)
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped pecans, or more to taste (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat an 8 1/2x4 1/2-inch loaf pan with cooking spray and set aside.
  • Combine spelt flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium-sized bowl and set aside.
  • Beat eggs in a large bowl until light yellow in color. Stir in sour cream, applesauce, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Mash 2 bananas and add to the egg mixture. Dice remaining bananas and add to the bowl. Stir in 1 cup pecans. Pour flour mixture into the bowl with the egg-banana mixture and and stir just until flour is incorporated; do not over mix.
  • Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle 2 tablespoons pecans on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean, 60 to 65 minutes.
  • Place pan on a rack to cool, about 10 minutes. Turn loaf out onto the rack to cool completely.
  • Nutrition

    295 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 42mg
    • Sodium: 231mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 42g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 18g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 72mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 293mg