Banana Spelt Muffins
12 servings
35 minutes
Banana muffins made from spelt are a harmonious blend of healthy ingredients and refined taste. Spelt flour, known since ancient times, adds a light nutty note to the baked goods and makes them more nutritious. Bananas in the batter provide natural sweetness and a tender texture, while almond flour and walnuts enrich the composition with a rich aroma and crunchy structure. These muffins are perfect for breakfast or a cozy tea time – they are nourishing, soft, and have a light citrus freshness thanks to a splash of lemon juice. Italian chefs appreciate spelt baked goods for their rich flavor and health benefits, while the combination with bananas makes them particularly appealing. Muffins can be served warm with a cup of fragrant tea or coffee, enjoying their airiness and balanced taste.
1
Peel the bananas and mash them into a puree. Drizzle with lemon juice and mix to prevent browning. Combine with milk until smooth, add olive oil and stir.
- Bananas: 3 pieces
- Lemon juice: 2 teaspoons
- Milk: 180 ml
- Extra virgin olive oil: 0.6 glass
2
Mix almond flour, spelt flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder separately.
- Almond flour: 0.6 glass
- Spelt flour: 2.5 glasss
- Sugar: 0.5 glass
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Baking powder: 4 teaspoons
3
Lightly roast walnuts or other favorite nuts in a dry pan and chop them coarsely.
- Walnuts: 75 g
4
Combine the banana mixture with the flour mixture, add crushed nuts, and mix quickly without trying to achieve uniformity; let lumps remain.
- Walnuts: 75 g
5
Place paper muffin cups and spoon thick batter into them up to 2/3 full. Sprinkle oats on top.
- Oat flakes: 1 tablespoon
6
Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C for about 25 minutes. Cool on a rack for a few minutes and serve warm. A total of 15 muffins are made.