Einkorn Flour Banana Bread Recipe

Enjoy this delicious einkorn flour banana bread recipe made with simple whole healthy ingredients. This is an easy and quick bread to mix up and bake for a healthy dessert or snack or even to go with your breakfast. It can also be frozen to be enjoyed later on.

This post contains affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. See my full disclosure here.

I first heard about einkorn flour from my grandmother about 12 years ago. She was always into healthy living and was always researching and trying new things out. I started baking with it here and there. It quickly became my favorite flour. Although I do like to use other flours from time to time, this one has become my go-to for years because of its health benefits and flavor. I like to use einkorn whenever I am not fermenting my dough, as it is more digestible than other types of flour.

Einkorn Q&A?

What is Einkorn Flour?

Einkorn flour has been gaining in popularity over the last few years but is has been around for many thousands of years. It is believed to be the first wheat that was domesticated and cultivated dating back to biblical times. Although it is still wheat, it behaves a little differently in recipes than regular modern wheat flours do.

Is einkorn flour healthier than regular flour?

Many people consider einkorn to be healthier than modern wheat flours. Einkorn wheat has not been hybridized like modern wheat. It is mostly grown in other countries where they have much stricter laws against using glyphosate, so it is mostly free from chemicals. It is also higher in protein and has less carbohydrates. Einkorn is considered more nutritious because it also has higher levels of fat, phosphorus, potassium, pyridoxine and beta-carotene. But one of the biggest differences between Einkorn and other flours is its protein content. Einkorn has around 13-15 grams of protein, approximately 30% more than modern wheat flours (source).

Is einkorn flour gluten free?

I’ve heard this asked a lot and unfortunately the answer is No. It is still wheat and does contains gluten. However many people sensitive to other wheat flours can eat einkorn with no problem, especially if it is sourdough. Perhaps that is because it is grown without the use of glyphosate, or maybe because it has a weaker gluten structure. But it is always a good idea to be careful if you have had any pervious issues with gluten.

Can einkorn flour replace all-purpose flour?

I haven’t found a recipe that I couldn’t substitute regular flour with einkorn. I usually just swapped 1 – 1 in any recipe and then adjust it if needed. They have all turned out good and tasty! I do find that in some recipes increasing the flour is necessary.

Einkorn flour does absorb water more slowly, so it is a good idea to give your recipe time to rest if it seems too wet before adding any additional flour.

Where to buy einkorn flour?

Einkorn flour used to be hard to find but now it is more readily available at local health food stores like Whole Foods. I prefer to buy mine in bulk online and have it delivered my house as I use it so much in baking.

You can find links for where to purchase Einkorn flour and Einkorn wheat berries below:

• Einkorn Flour 2 lb bag
• Einkorn Flour 10 lb bag
• Einkorn Wheat Berries

Tips For Baking With Einkorn

• Don’t over mix Einkorn flour as it tends to make your baked goods more dense. Less is more in this case.
• Einkorn takes longer to absorb liquids so be sure to give your dough or batter time to rest before adding in extra flour, shaping or baking.
• There is a lot of conflicting information on whether to add more liquid or use less when converting a recipe. I’ve usually converted recipes with the same measurements, but it is probably best to start with less liquid and add more if needed. This is an area you might just have to use your best judgement.

Einkorn Flour Banana Bread Recipe – Let’s Bake!

Supplies You Will Need

• mixing bowl
• measuring cups and spoons
• whisk
• spatula
• 9×5 bread pan or muffin tins

Ingredients

• 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (approximately 3 bananas)
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1 large egg
• 3/4 cup milk
• 3 cups all-purpose einkorn flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 2 tablespoons melted butter

Directions

Begin by melting butter on stove or in microwave, then allow to cool a little. Mash together ripe bananas in a bowl with a fork until they are the consistency of apple sauce. Next, mix in honey, egg and milk until they are throughly combined.

Add in all-purpose einkorn flour, salt and baking powder. Lightly whisk the dry ingredients on top of the wet ingredients before combining together.

Finish by whisking in the melted butter. Avoid over mixing the batter as this can change the texture of the finished bread.

Pour into a well greased loaf pan and let stand 10 minutes before baking. Bake at 350 degrees for 60-70 minutes or when the toothpick comes out clean. The top of the bread will crack.

Allow to cool for 10 minutes before turning out onto a cooling rack. This bread can be eaten fresh from the oven, but my favorite way to eat it is cold from the fridge with salted butter all over it.

How to Store

Allow the bread to cool completely before placing in a sealed bag and either put in the refrigerator or freezer. Keeps fresh in the refrigerator for 5-7 days and in the freezer for 3 months.

More Healthy Recipe Ideas

Healthy Hot Cocoa Recipe

Gluten Free Meatloaf Recipe

Simple From Scratch Chicken Vegetable Soup Recipe

If you love this recipe, it would mean so much to me if you would come and give it a 5 star rating!

Print

Einkorn Flour Banana Bread Recipe

This Einkorn flour banana bread made with simple whole healthy ingredients

Course Breakfast, Side Dish, Snack

Keyword Banana, Bread, Einkorn

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes

Servings 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup mashed ripe bananas approximately 3
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1 large egg
• 3/4 cup milk
• 3 cups all purpose einkorn flour
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• T tablespoon baking powder
• 2 tablespoons melted butter

Instructions

1. Begin by melting butter on stove or in microwave, then allow to cool a little. Mash together ripe bananas in a bowl with a fork until they are the consistency of apple sauce. Next, mix in honey, egg and milk until they are throughly combined.

2. Add in all-purpose einkorn flour, salt and baking powder. Lightly whisk the dry ingredients on top of the wet ingredients before combining together.

3. Finish by whisking in the melted butter. Avoid over mixing the batter as this can change the texture of the finished bread.

4. Pour into a well greased loaf pan and let stand 10 minutes before baking. Bake at 350 degrees for 60-70 minutes or when the toothpick comes out clean. The top of the bread will crack.

5. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before turning out onto a cooling rack.

Recipe Notes

Allow the bread to cool completely before placing in a sealed bag and either put in the refrigerator or freezer. Keeps fresh in the refrigerator for 5-7 days and in the freezer for 3 months.

This bread can be eaten fresh from the oven, but my favorite way to eat it is cold from the fridge with salted butter all over it.