Easy Banana Bread Recipe Made With Fresh Milled Flour

This easy banana bread recipe is made with fresh milled flour, and it is absolutely delicious! The spices are so perfectly balanced with the touch of sweetness in this quick bread. No kneading, no rising, no mixer required, so that makes this the perfect beginner recipe to dip your toes in with fresh milled flour. So, let’s get started!

I originally made the banana bread recipe in my April Fool’s video HERE. Where I made a joke about a one ingredient banana bread mix that I found at the store. Well, I decided to bake that bread, and then we did a bling taste test. Hands down the fresh milled flour banana bread recipe won! The flavor, and smell was unbeatable by the artificial banana flavor with the gluey dull taste and texture.

Fresh Milled Flour Banana Bread Mix-Ins

There are so many ways you can customize your sourdough banana bread. So, let me share some great mix-in options to get your mind thinking of new ideas!

1. Nuts: Chopped walnuts, pecans, almonds, or hazelnuts add a delightful crunch and nutty flavor.
2. Chocolate Chips: Semi-sweet, dark, or even white chocolate chips can bring a rich sweetness to your banana bread.
3. Dried Fruit: Try adding dried cranberries, raisins, chopped dates, or apricots for bursts of sweetness and texture.
4. Coconut: Shredded coconut adds a tropical twist and a chewy texture to your banana bread.
5. Seeds: Pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, or flaxseeds can add a nutritional boost and a subtle crunch.
6. Citrus Zest: Grated lemon or orange zest can brighten up the flavor and add a refreshing aroma.
7. Nut Butter: Swirl in some peanut butter, almond butter, or cashew butter for an extra layer of richness.
8. Fresh Fruit: Besides bananas, you can also incorporate other fruits like diced apples, berries, or chopped pineapple for variation.

So, feel free to mix and match these add-ins to create your own unique flavor combination! Also, let me know down in the comment which ones you choose!

Ingredients To Make Fresh Milled Flour Banana Bread

• 3 Ripe Bananas
• 2&1/2 cup Fresh Milled Flour 300g ( I milled 150g soft white wheat & 150g of spelt)
• 1 tsp salt
• 1&1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 cup melted butter 113g (or oil)
• 2 eggs 100g
• 1 cup sugar 200g (Can substitute for 3/4 cup honey)
• 2/3 cup plain or vanilla Yogurt 160g (can substitute buttermilk, sour cream, or kefir)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• *optional – 1 cup nuts, chocolate chips, etc. ~170g

Instructions To Make Fresh Milled Flour Banana Bread

1. Firstly, mill the flour. I like to use half soft white wheat and half spelt. (*see notes for alternative wheat berry options.)
2. Add salt, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon to your flour, and then whisk together.
3. Then, in another bowl, smash bananas (if you like pieces of bananas in your bread, you can leave larger pieces, if not you can puree them.)
4. Add yogurt, eggs, melted butter, sugar, and vanilla extract to the smashed bananas, and then mix together.
5. Pour the wet ingredients into the flour mixture, and stir just until combined. Make sure not to overmix, or else it can become tough.
6. *Optional- gently stir in your nuts, chocolate chips, or any other mix-ins if you are using.
7. Preheat oven to 350*F
8. Let batter sit for 10-15 minutes while the oven is preheating.
9. Line or grease a 4.5×8.5 loaf pan with parchment paper. (see notes for alternative baking vessel instructions.)
10. Then, pour banana bread batter into the lined baking pan.
11. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until the toothpick comes out clean with no wet batter. (crumbs, and a bit of oil is fine.)
12. Then, let the loaf cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes.
13. Remove banana bread from the pan and let cool completely on a wire rack.
14. Lastly, enjoy!

Alternative Baking Options

 If using a 5×9 bread pan, baking time will be about 5-10 minutes less. You can also bake these in a muffin tin at 400*F for 18-21 minutes. Also, if using a glass pan, you may need to add 5-10 minutes to the baking time.

How To Store Fresh Milled Flour Banana Bread

To store this fresh milled flour banana bread, cover and leave at room temperature for 2-3 days. For longer storage, I recommend letting the loaf cool completely, then slice it. Place the slices in a freezer safe bag the same day it was baked, and then freeze. It will last in the freezer for up to 3 months. So, to thaw, just let each slice sit at room temperature for 20-40 minutes.

Shop This Post

Grain mill Nutrimill (Use Coupon Code: Grainy for $20 Off yours)

Every Day Grain Storage Bins

4×8 Bread Pans

Ceylon Cinnamon

Non- Aluminum Added Baking Powder

Digital Kitchen Scale

Soft White Wheat

Spelt Save 15% off with coupon code: Grainy

Checkout Some Of My Other Fresh Milled Flour Recipes

Sourdough Banana Bread

Blueberry Muffins

Spelt Waffles

Garlic Cheddar Biscuits

Vanilla Wafers

Apple Coffee Cake

English Muffins

Pizza Dough

Pumpkin Donuts

Fresh Milled Flour Recipe Index

Fresh Milled Flour Banana Bread Printable Recipe

*This post contains affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no extra cost to you! As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. But, I will only suggest items I actually Love and Have Used!