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

Preparation

How to make it

Pour into a generously greased and dusted loaf pan - any smallish pan will work. Bake at 350 for about 50 min - a toothpick inserted in center should come out clean. Wait 10 minutes before removing from pan and placing on a rack to cool. Enjoy :-)

  • 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. Originally posted on pattycake.ca