Name: Healthy Spelt Banana Bread Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: Cooking spray; 2 cups spelt flour; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 0.5 teaspoon baking soda; 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 large eggs; 0.5 cup sour cream; 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce; 0.5 cup pure maple syrup; 1.25 teaspoons vanilla extract; 4 ripe bananas; 1 cup chopped pecans; 2 tablespoons finely chopped pecans, or more to taste

Elevate your banana bread experience with this delightful recipe, masterfully blending the wholesome goodness of spelt flour, the natural sweetness of ripe bananas, and the satisfying crunch of pecans. A symphony of textures and flavors in every slice!

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Generously coat an 8 1/2x4 1/2-inch loaf pan with cooking spray. Set aside. (5 minutes)

02

Step

In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the spelt flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and kosher salt. Ensure there are no lumps. Set aside. (5 minutes)

03

Step

In a large bowl, beat the eggs until they become light and pale yellow. Stir in the sour cream, applesauce, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until well combined. Mash two of the bananas and incorporate them into the egg mixture. Dice the remaining two bananas and gently fold them in, followed by 1 cup of chopped pecans. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just incorporated. Be careful not to overmix. (15 minutes)

04

Step

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle the remaining 2 tablespoons of finely chopped pecans evenly over the top. (2 minutes)

05

Step

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, approximately 60 to 65 minutes. (60-65 minutes)

06

Step

Once baked, place the pan on a wire rack to cool for about 10 minutes before inverting the loaf onto the rack to cool completely. (10 minutes cooling time)

For an enhanced nutty flavor, toast the pecans lightly before chopping and adding them to the batter.
If you don't have sour cream, plain Greek yogurt makes an excellent substitute.
Ensure your bananas are very ripe for the best flavor and moisture.
To prevent the top from browning too quickly, tent the loaf with foil during the last 20 minutes of baking.