Healthy Banana Bread Recipe

Name: Healthy Banana Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: Ingredients; Combine in a large bowl:; 2 c whole spelt flour (or whole wheat or barley - or a mix of flours); 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp soda; 1 tsp baking powder; Combine separately:; 3 lg very ripe bananas (about 1&1/2c) - mashed; 2 eggs; *1/2 c brown sugar or sucanat; 1/2 c milk or substitute; zest of a lemon or orange (optional); 2 tsp vanilla or 1 Tbsp dark rum; Mix wet and dry until just incorporated.; Optional: Fold in approximately:; 1/2 c chopped walnuts or pecans; 1/3 - 1/2 c dark chocolate pieces; 1/2 c chopped dates

Servings: persons

Ingredients
Combine in a large bowl:
2 c whole spelt flour (or whole wheat or barley - or a mix of flours)
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp soda
1 tsp baking powder
Combine separately:
3 lg very ripe bananas (about 1&1/2c) - mashed
2 eggs
*1/2 c brown sugar or sucanat
1/2 c milk or substitute
zest of a lemon or orange (optional)
2 tsp vanilla or 1 Tbsp dark rum
Mix wet and dry until just incorporated.
Optional: Fold in approximately:
1/2 c chopped walnuts or pecans
1/3 - 1/2 c dark chocolate pieces
1/2 c chopped dates

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How to make it
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Pour into a generously greased and dusted loaf pan - any smallish pan will work.
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Bake at 350 for about 50 min - a toothpick inserted in center should come out clean.
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Wait 10 minutes before removing from pan and placing on a rack to cool.
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Enjoy :-)
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* For sugar-free or a lower-sugar banana bread, replace the sugar with 1/3c of unsweetened fruit juice concentrate (apple, orange, white grape), agave syrup, maple syrup or honey.
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Originally posted on pattycake.ca

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Ingredients, Combine in a large bowl:, 2 c whole spelt flour (or whole wheat or barley - or a mix of flours), 1/2 tsp salt, and more.

Yes, Healthy Banana Bread falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Healthy Banana Bread

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