Spelt Flour Banana Bread

Key Ingredients

Spelt flour banana bread ingredients on white and light blue surface

Spelt flour - Spelt flour is an incredible whole grain flour that works really well in baking, so it's perfect for making baked goods more wholesome. I've also made bread with oats as a base (this feel good zucchini bread!), so you can check that out later to see how you like it!

Butter - I love using butter to form a creamy banana bread batter that bakes up with an ultra-tender crumb. For this recipe, butter should be brought to room temperature before mixing.

Pure maple syrup - This will be our primary sweetener in this banana bread, and it's also how I sweeten my pumpkin chocolate chip bread! A key success tip when using maple syrup is that it should be brought to room temperature (or close) so that it can be easily creamed together with the butter.

Eggs - Eggs create incredible moisture and texture in this bread, plus they act as another leavening agent.

Very ripe bananas - Ripe bananas make the best banana bread because they are naturally sweeter and moist.

Add-ins - Not required, but fun, delicious, and decadent! I love adding chocolate chips and walnuts to my banana bread. Fresh or dried berries would also be delicious.

Substitutions & Variations

Flour - I have made this many times over with other flours, including whole wheat pastry flour and white whole wheat flour. I love them equally as much as I love the spelt flour version!

Maple syrup - Honey or agave syrup will also work in this recipe.

Butter - Butter can be substituted 1:1 with extra virgin coconut oil. You'll need to melt the coconut oil and allow it to cool slightly before mixing with the maple syrup.

Chocolate chip - Add chocolate chips to banana bread is always a good decision.

Berry - Add ½ cup fresh or dried strawberries or blueberries.

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.

Using a stand or hand mixer, cream the butter and maple syrup together at high speed until smooth, about two minutes. Beat in the eggs until incorporated. Then, add vanilla and mashed ripe bananas and mix on medium speed to incorporate.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the spelt flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.

Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, and mix until just incorporated. If adding chocolate chips or other add-ins, gently fold them into the batter.

Transfer the banana bread batter to the prepared loaf pan, and bake at 350 degrees for 50-55 minutes. Allow the bread to cool before slicing and serving.

Spelt flour banana bread in bread pan lined with parchment paper

Spelt Flour Banana Bread FAQs

Is spelt flour gluten free?

Spelt flour is not gluten free.

Can you freeze spelt flour banana bread?

Yes! To freeze, place the banana bread in an airtight container (such as a glass storage container with a lid that snaps on/seals well). Store it in the freezer for up to three months. To thaw, let the bread sit out on the kitchen counter for a couple hours.

How do I store spelt banana bread?

After allowing it to cool completely, store this banana bread in an airtight container in a cool, dry place (such as on your kitchen counter) for up to a three days, then transfer it to the fridge for up to a week. I suggest moving it to the fridge because it is such a moist bread. To warm it up slightly, pop your slice in the microwave for 10-15 seconds and enjoy!

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