Healthy-ish Banana Bread with Olive Oil Twist

Once in a while, I share a sweet recipe. This one is as healthy as it gets. Of course, what always matters most is how much you eat of it (and other carbs).

What’s inside?

• 1½ cups spelt flour

• 1¼ teaspoons baking powder

• ½ teaspoon baking soda

• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1/8 teaspoon salt

• 2 eggs

• 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2–3 bananas)

• ¼ cup brown sugar or coconut sugar

• ¼ cup olive oil

• ½ cup chopped walnuts

• ¼ cup 70% dark chocolate chips or chunks (optional)

How to?

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).

2. In a large bowl, mix all the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.

3. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, then add the mashed bananas, sugar, and olive oil. Mix well.

4. Combine the wet and dry mixtures, stirring until you get a smooth batter.

5. Fold in the walnuts and chocolate chips/chunks if using.

6. Pour the batter into a loaf pan lined with baking paper or greased with olive oil.

7. Bake for about 45 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.