Best Instant Pot Einkorn Banana Bread Recipe (Works With Any All-Purpose Flour)

Banana bread is a classic for a reason! It’s moist and delicious and is a great way to use up overripe bananas. Whether you’re an Einkorn user or not, this easy Instant Pot Einkorn banana bread recipe is sure to please! The recipe will work with any all-purpose flour, but using Einkorn flour adds a nutty flavor and makes it a delicious and nutritious bread. Enjoy a slice of this sweet, moist banana bread for breakfast or a snack. Now, let’s get baking!

Instant Pot Einkorn Banana Bread

If you’re new to Einkorn flour and have questions about what it is, how to convert your recipes to it, or you’re looking for tips for using it, you can find help in our articles on Einkorn.

Equipment Needed

• Instant Pot Pressure Cooker
• Instant Pot Cake Pan/Pan 7×3″
• Parchment paper
• Hand Mixer
• Instant Pot Trivet (comes with Instant Pot)
• Aluminum Foil
• Baking Sling for Instant Pot
• Medium and Large Mixing Bowls
• Sifter or Fine Mesh Strainer (optional)
• Food Thermometer (optional)

Ingredients

• 3 – 4 overripe medium bananas, mashed
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (or 1/4 cup butter and 1/4 cup coconut oil)
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup (brown sugar) Optional but recommended
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup buttermilk (or whole milk)
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 2 cups of Einkorn all-purpose flour or regular all-purpose flour
• ⅓ teaspoon real salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 teaspoons real cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp ground cloves
• 1 Cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Instructions to Make Batter

1. Line the side & bottom of the pan with parchment paper.
   • Pro Tip- If you don’t have parchment paper, you can use a non-stick spray instead.
2. In a medium to large mixing bowl, combine all the dry ingredients and mix well.
   • Using a sifter or fine mesh strainer ensures they are well mixed and adds a lighter texture to the flour.
   • I recommend combining the dry ingredients using a sifter because it helps avoid overmixing the batter which is the number one cause of failure with Einkorn flour recipes.
3. In a medium mixing bowl, use a fork to mash the bananas.
   • Pro Tip- If you don’t have overripe bananas, you can ripen them quickly by placing them, unpeeled, in a 280 – 300°F oven for 20 – 30 minutes.
4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sugar and butter, and cream together.
   • *Note: If you are using the brown sugar, add it in this step
5. Add eggs one at a time and blend well between each addition.
6. Add the bananas, buttermilk, and vanilla and combine until smooth.
7. On the slow speed of your hand mixer, or using a dough whisk (my preferred method), add the flour mixture and stir just until combined.
   • Do Not Overmix having some lumps in the batter is okay!
8. Pour the banana bread batter into the lined cake pan. Then gently tap the pan on the counter a few times to remove air pockets.

Instructions to Cook in Instant Pot

1. Use aluminum foil to make a tent cover over the top of the pan.
2. Add 1 cup (250ml) of cold water to Instant Pot and add the trivet.
3. Using an aluminum foil sling or a baking sling for the instant pot, place the pan on top of the trivet.
4. Place the lid on the Instant Pot and close it, then turn the vent knob to the sealing position.
5. Use the Pressure Cook function at High Pressure for 60 minutes and allow a full 15 minutes of Natural Release time.
6. After the time is up, turn the venting knob to the venting position and remove the lid.
7. Remove the aluminum foil cover and check to see if it’s done.
   1. It will be springy under gentle pressure from your fingers
   2. A toothpick inserted into the middle will be clean
   3. Or You can use a food thermometer. Banana bread’s core should be 195°F – 210°F.
8. If it’s not done, replace the aluminum foil cover and put the banana bread back in the Instant Pot, and pressure cook at High Pressure for an additional 5-10 minutes.
   • Pro Tip– Pans vary in size, materials, and density all of which will affect cooking time. So if your banana bread isn’t done just cook it a little longer. If it’s a little overdone, adjust the recipe for the next time you make it.
9. Place the pan on a cooling rack and allow it to cool for 15 minutes
10. Then use the parchment paper to lift the bread out of the pan and place it on the cooling rack.
11. Remove the parchment paper and allow the bread to cool for another 30 minutes if you can wait that long!
    • I often cut a piece after I remove the parchment paper and spread butter on it while it’s warm.
12. When it’s cool, slice and enjoy!

How to store Instant Pot Einkorn banana bread

You can slice it and store it in a plastic storage bag when it’s cool.

When it’s completely cool, I like to wrap it in parchment paper and put it in a glass container with a tight-fitting lid. Then I slice it as we eat it. You could slice it and wrap the slices before putting them in the glass bowl if you wanted to.

Instant Pot Einkorn flour banana bread will be ok sitting on the counter for a day or so but if it will take you longer than that to consume it, I recommend keeping it in the refrigerator.

How to Reheat Instant Pot Einkorn Banana Bread

You can reheat the slices any way you like. We slice it and put it under the oven broiler or place it in a cast iron skillet on the stovetop and put the burner on low (a stovetop toasting method) until it’s toasty.

You could use a toaster oven if you have one.

You can also place the pieces in the Instant Pot pan, and cover it with a lid or aluminum foil. Add 1 cup of water to the Instant Pot and place the trivet in it. Place the covered pan on the trivet, close the lid, and put the vent knob in the sealing position, then set the steam function for 10 minutes. It comes out moist, delicious, and warm!

Wrap up

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