Spelt Flour Banana Bread With Walnuts and Honey. A delectable and healthier banana bread made with spelt flour and sweetened with honey. The walnuts add a lovely crunch and nuttiness to the mix. Dark chocolate chunks are optional, but delicious. A great choice for breakfast, snack, or dessert.
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I love sweets and I love to bake. I mostly bake breakfast items that can also be good as dessert. And sometimes desserts, that are good to eat at breakfast. My personal preference being for simple, unsophisticated flavors, and wholesome, organic, ingredients.
Ingredients
This moist, light, and flavorful loaf, is a play on the classic Banana Bread. These are the ingredients you will need:
- spelt flour
- baking soda
- fine sea salt
- extra virgin olive oil
- honey
- eggs
- bananas
- milk (any kind)
- pure vanilla extract
- walnuts, chopped and toasted
- dark chocolate chunks, optional
A note on honey: if you are not following a vegan diet, consider honey a great swap to refined sugars, being a natural antibacterial, antimicrobial, immunity system builder and a source of antioxidants.
Spelt Flour Banana Bread With Walnuts and Honey for breakfast or snack
Truly, this banana bread is a great choice when the sweet craving hits. Not only is spelt flour more digestible, but it is also quite filling and highly nutritious (it contains more protein, fats, and crude fibre than wheat). Moreover, honey is nature's energy booster, and a handful of walnuts will get you enough of the recommended levels of minerals, vitamins, and protein.
Can I freeze this spelt flour banana bread?
Yes, this banana bread freezes well, wrapped in plastic and placed in a ziplock bag. Sometimes, I wrap individual slices in plastic and place in a ziplock bag. You can defrost it overnight, or toast the slice in the toaster oven.
Serve Spelt Flour Banana Bread With Walnuts and Honey with a drizzle of honey, or some jam, for a nutritious start to the day.
Variations
- You can omit the walnuts for a nut-free banana bread. You can use any kind of milk you like.
- Also, try adding dark chocolate chunks, either in the batter or on top. The result is scrumptious!
Spelt Flour Banana Bread With Walnuts And Honey
A delectable and healthier banana bread made with spelt flour and sweetened with honey. The walnuts add a lovely crunch and nuttiness to the mix. Dark chocolate chunks are optional, but delicious. A great choice for breakfast, snack, or dessert.
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf bread 1x
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups spelt flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- a pinch of fine sea salt
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup organic honey
- 2 organic free-range eggs
- 1 cup mashed bananas (about 2 medium bananas)
- ¼ cup milk (any kind)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup walnuts, chopped and toasted
- ¼ cup dark chocolate chunks, optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C/350° F and line a 20 cm x 5 cm loaf tin with parchment paper hanging over the edges so you can lift it out easily.
- Chop the walnuts and toast for about 5 minutes. Set aside.
- Sift the spelt flour, baking soda and salt into a bowl and stir to combine.
- Mix the olive oil and honey together in a separate bowl. Add the eggs and blend well.
- Mash the bananas and add to the mixture, then add in the milk and vanilla and stir to combine.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Add ¾ of the chopped walnuts and combine. Leave some to sprinkle on top. At this point, if using, add the chocolate chunks.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared loaf tin and smooth the surface with the moistened back of a spoon or spatula. Top with the rest of the walnuts or chocolate chunks.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 45-50 minutes, or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then let cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
You can omit the walnuts for a nut-free banana bread. You can use any kind of milk you like.
Also, try adding dark chocolate chunks, either in the batter or on top. The result is scrumptious!
This banana bread freezes well, wrapped in plastic and placed in a ziplock bag.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
Ricetta in Italiano:
Print Plum Cake di Farro con Banane, Miele e Noci
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 tazza e ½ di farina di farro
- 1 cucchiaino di bicarbonato
- un pizzico di sale
- ⅓ di tazza di olio extra vergine d'oliva
- ½ tazza di miele
- 2 uova biologiche da allevamento a terra
- 2 banane medie, mature, schiacciate
- ¼ tazza di latte (io ho usato il latte d'avena)
- 1 cucchiaino di estratto di vaniglia
- ½ tazza di noci, tritate e leggermente tostate
Instructions
- Preriscaldate il forno a 180°C e foderate uno stampo da plum cake con carta da forno.
- Tritate le noci e tostatele per cica 5 minuti in forno. Mettete da parte.
- Passate al setaccio la farina di farro, il sale e il bicarbonato di soda in una ciotola grande.
- A parte battete l'olio e il miele, poi unite le uova e battete il tutto.
- Versate gli ingredienti liquidi in quelli secchi e amalgamate velocemente, non troppo.
- Aggiungete buona parte delle noci tritate e tostate. Lasciatene un po' da spolverare sulla superficie.
- Versate l'impasto nello stampo preparato, livellate la superficie e cospargete di noci tritate.
- Cuocete nel forno preriscaldato per circa 50 minuti, o finché uno stuzzicadenti inserito nel centro non esca pulito.
- Sfornate, lasciate raffreddare 5 minuti nello stampo, poi su una gratella per una trentina di minuti prima di affettare.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
I love baking and kneading dough because it takes me to a happy place in my soul.
Tiffany says
I'm on a big kick of buying half-price bananas at the grocery store right now, usually for smoothies. Problem is they fester faster than I can use them so I know banana bread is inevitable. Thanks for the inspiration, especially to buy a bag of spelt flour. I love whole and heritage grains but have to admit, sometimes the price scares me off a bit. I think it'll be worth the splurge.
Thank you Tiffany, I know, gluten-free flours and ancient grains can be a little pricey, but I think they're worth it. And yes, to use up bananas, banana bread is inevitable 🙂 .
Sean says
I 'inherited' half a bag of spelt flour from someone recently and I've been trying to decide just what to do with it. I have to say, this looks wonderful. I have a soft spot for recipes that look sweet, but not TOO sweet, and loaves like this really speak to me. I'm imagining the honey and the walnuts must be just perfect additions.
Spelt flour and baking go so well together 🙂 . I eat a lot of sweets, but not if they are overly sweet. This loaf cake is nutty, soft, crunchy from the walnuts and not too sweet thanks to the honey. Thanks Sean for stopping by!
Laura @ The Bluenose Baker says
I have a bunch of overripe bananas and I've been pondering what to make with them. This might be it! I love honey-sweetened bread and muffins.
Oh thanks, Laura! It was such a great loaf cake, nutritious and delicious 😉 .
Mel @ The Refreshanista says
Ohhh I love the sound of this banana bread! It would be amazing with a hot cup of coffee 🙂
It was actually amazing with a cup of cappuccino every morning until it was finished 😉 . Thank you so much for your nice comment!
Ogrody says
Great article:-). Best regrads for Author!
Thank you 🙂 .
Mark says
Very good post:-). Best regards!
Thank you Mark, for stopping by, glad you liked the post.
Simona says
I am on a low carb diet and I have to say that when my colleagues bring cup cakes to work with lots of icing, or birthday treats I feel left out. This is such an amazing recipe, thank you for posing it. I have made it 4 times and it works. Today I added chia seeds and oats which made it even healthier. I love it, love it, love it!!!
I am so happy to receive this kind of comments! And so so glad you're liking the recipe! I love your additions! Chia seeds and oats are so good for you. I like it when people give the recipes their own touch. Thank you!
Tina says
I love banana bread! This is great:)
Thanks! And this is so good and "healthier" 🙂 .
Rebecca Swanner | Let's Eat Cake says
I love a good banana bread, and I love that you used spelt flour in this one to up the protein + fiber content. Excited to try it!
Thank you Rebecca! I was really pleased with this banana bread. Hope you like it as much as we did.
Lynn | The Road to Honey says
It really is interesting to see all the different ways that you can cook banana bread, isn't it? I love your use of spelt flour and raw honey as a way to make this bread healthier.
You're right, endless ways. I love spelt flour, such a great nutty flavor, and awesome texture.
Christine says
I've never used spelt flour - This looks like the perfect recipe to try it out! Love the addition of honey as well.
Thanks Christine! Spelt flour is so great, and honey/maple syrup are among my favorite natural sweeteners.
Theresa says
Wow! This is a delicious banana bread. Love it! My new favorite banana bread recipe! Thank You!
So happy you love it as much as wed do! Thanks so much for giving us your feedback!
Gabby says
Made this tonight and it was fabulous—thank you so much for the great recipe! I added a tea spoon of cinnamon to the dry ingredients and some vegan chocolate chips along with the nuts and it was devine!
I can just imagine how good it was!! Thanks so much for the feedback. I want to bake it again now 🙂 !
Katie says
In the oven right now. I like the idea of planning ahead and freezing. How do you freeze your loaf and slices and still enjoy?
Happy to hear that 🙂 . I usually use half and freeze the other half when it's more than myself in the house and I know that we can finish it in no more than 2 days. If I am by myself, I freeze 1 or 2 slices at a time, wrapped in plastic, take it out at night and enjoy it at breakfast warmed up in the toaster oven or toaster.
Elena says
This is my first time baking with spelt flour, and I am a fan now! Awesome recipe, I just substituted milk with buttermilk as that’s what I had, turned out amazing. Thank you!????
Thank you so much for your feedback! I am glad you are now a spelt flour fan 🙂 . I also have recipes for muffins made with spelt flour and they're great.
Shauna | Linden & Lavender says
This recipe turned out so well! I've had a lot of spelt flour baking failures but this is a keeper. My family loves it! Thank you.
So happy! Thank you for the feedback. I have many recipes with spelt flour, it is my favorite ????.
Brooke says
I look forward to making this, as I’m collecting new recipes to to support a more alkaline diet. Any recommendations on an egg substitute?
Thank you! It is a great banana bread recipe to have in the collection. Unfortunately I have never tried an egg substitute, but I guess it is made with chia seeds and water. You can find it online on many vegan websites.
Laura says
I made this with a little ground nutmeg and substituted walnut oil for the olive. It was the best banana bread I've ever made, and I've made lots:-). Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much for your feedback. I love this banana bread and I am so happy you love it too! Great addition the nutmeg and walnut oil, by the way!
Jamie says
I'm excited to try this recipe. I have a cast iron loaf pan, so will the bake time need to be adjusted?
Hi! Thank you for wanting to try our recipe! I hardly use cast iron pots and pans so I'm not very familiar with cooking times. I think it might cook faster, so maybe reduce the time, I would check it after 30-35 minutes with a cake tester inside. And I'm also thinking that it would make a crispier crust. Maybe 🙂 . You'll have to bake and see.
Lee R says
Does this work as muffins, reducing the cooking time?
Hi! I have not tried it, but I would say yes. Actually this is a great idea! I would go for half the cooking time, 20-25 minutes and I would add chocolate chips on tops 😉 . Let me know how it goes! Thanks!
Marvin Thomas says
The cake looks lovely and healthy. I will attempt to bake it for my wife although I will need to substitute the eggs (will try ground flaxseed + water) and the hazelnuts (for cacao nibs). Fingers crossed it turns out ok
Thank you! This is such a great banana bread! Never made it without eggs, but hopefully it will turn out good with your substitutions. You can omit walnuts and add cacao nibs or dark chocolate. Let me know how it goes.
Wendy W Peng says
I bought some sprouted spelt flour for the first time. I'm excited to try some new recipes with it. Should I use all sprouted spelt flour, or should I mix in some all purpose white flour? I don't want my bread to turn out dense. Thank you.
So happy you are going to try spelt flour! I have so many recipes using it. I would suggest, for now, to mix some all purpose flour so you are not going to have too dense a texture. In the future you can adjust.