Sugar-free Spelt Banana Bread
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- Number of Servings: 13
Ingredients
1/2 Cup Unsweetened Milk Alternative of Choice2 Tablespoons Ground Flaxseed2 Cups Whole Grain Spelt Flour or Whole Wheat Flour1 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon1/2 Teaspoon Ground Nutmeg1-1/2 Teaspoons Baking Soda1/4 Teaspoon Salt1/4 Cup Grapeseed or Coconut Oil1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract3 to 4 Medium-Sized, Very (Very) Ripe Bananas, Mashed (about 1-1/2 to 2 cups mashed)*1/2 Cup Nuts, Dried Fruit, or Other Add-ins (optional)
Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan. In a large mixing bowl combine the milk alternative and flaxseed and set aside. In a medium-sized bowl, sift together the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. Returning to your mixing bowl, blend in the oil, vanilla, and bananas until well mixed. Stir in the dry ingredients by hand, being careful not to over-mix; a few lumps are okay. Gently fold in the nuts, fruit, or any other add-ins, if using. Spread the batter into your prepared loaf pan, and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top is browned and resilient to the touch. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 to 15 minutes before removing it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Mini-Loaf Option: The loaf pictured above is actually a mini-loaf. This recipe will make four mini loaves, baked at 350º for about 22 to 25 minutes. I topped the loaves with some sliced almonds just before popping them in the oven and subbed the vanilla extract with 3/4 teaspoon almond extract for a slightly almond vibe.
* I prefer to use a full 2 cups of banana for the deepest flavor and a very moist bread, but using 1/2 cup less will allow the bread to rise a bit more.
Serving Size: Makes 12-13 slices
Number of Servings: 13
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MELTEDGLASS.
Mini-Loaf Option: The loaf pictured above is actually a mini-loaf. This recipe will make four mini loaves, baked at 350º for about 22 to 25 minutes. I topped the loaves with some sliced almonds just before popping them in the oven and subbed the vanilla extract with 3/4 teaspoon almond extract for a slightly almond vibe.
* I prefer to use a full 2 cups of banana for the deepest flavor and a very moist bread, but using 1/2 cup less will allow the bread to rise a bit more.
Serving Size: Makes 12-13 slices
Number of Servings: 13
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MELTEDGLASS.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 163.4
- Total Fat: 5.7 g
- Cholesterol: 0.2 mg
- Sodium: 223.4 mg
- Total Carbs: 24.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.3 g
- Protein: 3.6 g