Ingredients
- 3 to 4 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1.5 cups)
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 230 grams (2 cups) fresh milled flour (I used soft white wheat berries. If substituting for all-purpose, whole wheat, or gluten-free flour, use 2.5 cups)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat & prepare
Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9x5 loaf pan. Set aside.
Step 2: Mix the Wet Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla until well combined.
Step 3: Add the Dry Ingredients
Sprinkle the fresh milled flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt over the wet ingredients and whisk until just combined. Be careful not to overmix!
Step 4: Fold in the Melted Butter
Here's the best part! Pour the melted butter over the banana bread batter and gently stir until fully incorporated. This is the secret to that rich, perfectly tender texture.
Step 5: Pour & Bake
Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan and bake for 45 minutes. To check for doneness, insert a toothpick into the center — if it comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs, your banana bread is ready!
Notes
If substituting all-purpose, whole wheat, or a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend for the fresh milled flour, use 2.5 cups.
Top tip: If you notice the top of your loaf getting a little too dark before the middle has had a chance to cook through, tent a piece of foil loosely over the loaf pan. This trick traps the heat inside to ensure the center bakes through evenly, while keeping the top perfectly golden.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American