Description
This wholesome Buckwheat Banana Bread is moist, naturally sweetened, and packed with nutty flavor from buckwheat flour. Perfect for breakfast, snack time, or even dessert, it’s a cozy loaf that feels like a warm hug in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 ½ cups buckwheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup plant-based milk (almond or oat)
- ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Add eggs, maple syrup, vanilla extract, olive oil, and plant-based milk. Whisk until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together buckwheat flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined. Do not overmix. Fold in chopped walnuts if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor and texture.
- Let the loaf cool completely before slicing to avoid a gummy texture.
- You can add chocolate chips, blueberries, or shredded coconut for variation.
- For a vegan version, substitute eggs with flax eggs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: buckwheat banana bread, gluten free banana bread, healthy banana bread, banana bread with maple syrup