Spelt Banana Walnut Bread - Oil-Free, No Refined Sugar or Syrup
Whole grain spelt adds nutty flavor, along with protein, fiber, and other key nutrients to this vegan, oil-free Spelt Banana Walnut Bread. Dates bring natural sweetness without any refined sugar or syrup. This plant-based recipe is a great go-to for healthy snacking or a warm breakfast bread.
Preheat oven to 350F. Line 2 mini loaf pans, 1 large loaf pan, or 12 muffin cups with Parchment paper.
To make the Oil-Free wet mixture: In a blender, combine the banana, dates, applesauce, almond milk, and vanilla. Puree until smooth.
To make the Spelt Flour dry mixture: In a large bowl, combine the spelt flour, brown rice flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Use a whisk to sift the ingredients together.
To make the Spelt Banana Walnut Bread: Pour the wet mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Keep a couple of tablespoons of the walnuts aside for decorating. Add the remaining walnuts. Stir just until combined.
Portion batter into muffin cups, large loaf pans, or small loaf pans. Sprinkle the reserved walnuts on top.
Baked at 350F:
25-30 min. for muffins
40-45 min. for mini loaves
60-70 min. for a full-sized loaf
Check to make sure a toothpick can cleanly be inserted and removed.