This super simple banana bread is my go-to recipe when I have neglected bananas on my counter. I like that it’s just slightly sweet with lots of banana flavor. It’s sweetened only with very ripe bananas, but you can add coconut sugar, maple syrup, honey, or chocolate chips to sweeten it up! I use buckwheat flour for a nutrient-dense, high protein, and naturally gluten-free loaf!
I usually just top it with butter and sea salt, but if I want a sweeter treat, I’ll drizzle on some honey!
Servings 1 loaf
Prep Time 5 minutes 
Cook Time 50 minutes Ingredients
- 2 cups mashed very overripe bananas (mostly or entirely black!)
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 3 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1½ cups buckwheat flour
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- Toppings: seeds, chopped nuts, or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F. Lightly butter/grease a standard loaf pan and line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas. Whisk in the olive oil, eggs and vanilla until combined. Use a rubber spatula to stir in the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Transfer to the loaf pan and top with seeds, nuts, or chocolate chips (if using).
- Bake for about 50 minutes, or until a toothpick, cake tester, or knife comes out clean.
- Let cool for a bit, then slice and serve with plenty of butter, honey, and sea salt (if using).
Substitutions:
- Use any other whole grain flour for buckwheat, or do a mix!
- Add more spices – ginger, cardamom, etc…
- Sweeten it up by adding 1/4-1/2 cup of sugar, coconut sugar, maple syrup or honey
- If your bananas aren’t SUPER ripe (I’m talking totally black!), then add sweetener.
- Add chocolate chips to the batter or on top!
Storage:
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Store in an airtight container:
- In the fridge for up to 1 week.
- On the counter for up to 5 days.
- In the freezer for up to 3 months.
Leftovers + Repurposing:
- Pop leftover slices in the toaster or microwave to warm it up a bit.
- Even better, toast it in a pan with some butter until golden and crisp.
- Top with butter, sea salt, and a drizzle of honey!
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