Einkorn Banana Bread

A good dose of walnuts and dark chocolate chips add texture and richness to this banana bread.

This einkorn banana bread has a delicate, light crumb and rich banana flavor. Jennifer McGruther

This einkorn banana bread has a delicate, light crumb and rich banana flavor. The trick is to freeze overripe bananas and let them thaw before beating them into the batter. This step infuses banana flavor into every bite while also making the bread extra moist. A good dose of walnuts and dark chocolate chips add texture and richness. If you don’t have kefir, substitute buttermilk.

Makes 1 loaf (12 slices)

• 4 frozen overripe bananas with the peel on, thawed in the fridge overnight
• 2 cups all-purpose einkorn flour
• 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup salted butter, softened to room temperature
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/3 cup milk kefir
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

Grease a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.