Patty
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 sucanat or brown sugar
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
Pour into a generously greased and dusted loaf pan (I use a glass pan). 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 (free of refined sugar) or low-sugar banana bread, replace the sugar with 1/3c of unsweetened fruit juice concentrate (apple, orange, white grape), agave syrup, maple syrup or honey
This is a delicious healthy banana bread that I've been making for years. The recipe is flexible, optionally sugar-free and dairy-free, and can be embellished with chocolate, nuts, and fruit. A great way to use your over-ripe bananas.