Super Moist Einkorn Banana Bread

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This moist and delicious Einkorn Banana Bread is a real treat for breakfast or an afternoon snack. Packed with sweet bananas and walnuts, this is a must-try recipe for anyone who prefers to bake with einkorn flour. Learn how to make this easy recipe and enjoy warm homemade banana bread today!

One of the ways I like to use up ripe bananas is with this einkorn banana bread recipe. With a few simple ingredients, you can serve up this tasty homemade treat for breakfast or dessert. It also makes a wonderful gift to give to a friend or loved one.

Don’t have Einkorn flour? This recipe works just as well with regular all-purpose flour.

Not sure what Einkorn wheat is? Check out this quick history.

Why you’ll love this recipe:

• Quick breads are a real treat and this recipe for einkorn banana bread is a must-try. It’s rich, and moist with added crunch from the walnuts. And it’s even better with some fresh butter slathered on top!
• When your fresh bananas have turned from perfectly yellow to spotty brown this recipe comes to the rescue to save them from the trash.
• You can easily make a double batch and freeze a loaf for later.
• This is a great kids snack or gift for giving.

Ingredients needed for Einkorn Banana Bread:

• Bananas. These need to be nice and ripe for that sweet banana flavor.
• Einkorn Flour. I use Jovial Einkorn Flour.
• Salted Butter. Room temperature. I highly recommend Kerrygold Butter for the best flavor and texture.
• Sugar. You can also use honey or maple syrup.
• Eggs. The chicken variety.
• Walnuts. You can also use pecans or a mix of the two.
• Baking Soda.
• Salt. Just a pinch.

Tools needed for Einkorn Banana Bread:

• Mixing Bowl. A large sturdy glass or ceramic bowl works best.
• Stand Mixer or Hand Mixer. For quick recipes, I prefer this affordable hand mixer.
• Masher. A good stainless steel wire masher is a staple for any kitchen.
• Loaf Pan. One 9×5 loaf pan or two 8×4 loaf pans. I prefer aluminum for even baking and love Fat Daddio’s high quality anodized pans.
• Spatula.

How to make Einkorn Banana Bread:

1. Move your oven rack to the lower position so that the top of your loaf pan is in the middle of the oven. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Grease the bottom of the loaf pan(s). Note: if using an aluminum pan grease and flour all sides of the pan to avoid sticking.
3. Mash bananas with a fork or wire masher and set aside.
4. Combine the einkorn flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl and set aside.
5. Coarsely chop walnuts and set aside.
6. In your mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together.
7. Add mashed bananas, eggs, and flour mixture. Mix on low just until combined.
8. Stir in the nuts.
9. Pour batter into loaf pan(s) and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
10. Cool for 10 minutes in pan(s) on wire rack.
11. Remove loaf from the pan(s) and cool completely on wire rack before slicing.

Try it with Blueberries! Omit the nuts and stir in 1 cup of fresh or frozen blueberries for a juicy berry alternative.

How to store Einkorn Banana Bread:

Seal tightly in plastic wrap or a Ziploc bag and store at room temperature for up to 4 days or in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.

Can I freeze Einkorn Banana Bread?

Yes, you can freeze this bread for up to 3 months if stored in a Ziploc bag. You can also pre-slice it and then freeze it. To thaw it, place it in the fridge overnight and warm it the next day before eating.

Can I use coconut oil instead of butter?

While I highly recommend this recipe in its original form, you can swap the butter for coconut oil if preferred. Coconut oil can be substituted in this recipe with a 1:1 ratio. Use the coconut oil in its solid state rather than melted when creaming with the sugar.

Can I substitute the sugar?

Again, I highly recommend this recipe in its original form…but yes, you can substitute the sugar with honey or maple syrup, both will work with good results. However, with liquid sweeteners, you will need to reduce the amount to ½ cup rather than 1 cup.

Banana Bread Troubleshooting

The ideal loaf of Banana Bread has a golden-brown rounded top with a thin tender crust. It will have a lengthwise split along the top. It will have a moist texture with small even holes. If something goes wrong check below for some solutions to common mistakes when making Banana Bread.

• Why is my Banana Bread crumbly? This can happen if the bread is cut before completely cooled.
• Why is my Banana Bread tough? The batter was overmixed, or not enough fat was used.
• Why did my Banana Bread not rise? The batter was overmixed, or the baking soda was expired.
• Why is my Banana Bread compact? Too much flour was used, or not enough baking soda.

Let me know in the comments how this turned out for you.

Happy Baking!

-Jessica

More popular Einkorn recipes to try:

• Easy Einkorn Pie Crust
• Fudgy Einkorn Cocoa Brownies
• Decadent Einkorn Salted Butterscotch Cookies
• Flaky Einkorn Cherry Hand Pies

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