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Instant Pot Einkorn Banana Bread Recipe

Enjoy this moist, delicious recipe for breakfast, brunch, or as a treat. It is designed for Einkorn flour but you can use any all-purpose flour you like.
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Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Keyword: einkorn bread, Einkorn Recipes, Instant Pot Recipes
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 or more depending on how large you cut the slices
Calories: 386kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Ingredients

Instructions

Instructions for Making Batter

  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the sugar and butter, and cream together.
    If you're using the brown sugar, add it in this step
  • Add eggs one at a time and blend well between each addition.
  • Add the bananas, buttermilk, and vanilla and combine until smooth.
  • 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!
  • 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

  • Use aluminum foil to make a tent cover over the top of the pan.
  • Add 1 cup (250ml) of cold water to Instant Pot and add the trivet.
  • Using an aluminum foil sling or a baking sling for the instant pot, place the pan on top of the trivet.
  • Place the lid on the Instant Pot and close it, then turn the vent knob to the sealing position.
  • Use the Pressure Cook function at High Pressure for 60 minutes and allow a full 15 minutes of Natural Release time.
  • After the time is up, turn the venting knob to the venting position and remove the lid.
  • Remove the aluminum foil cover and check to see if it’s done.
    It will be springy under gentle pressure from your fingers
    A toothpick inserted into the middle will be clean
    Or You can use a food thermometer. Banana bread’s core should be 195°F – 210°F.
  • 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.
  • Place the pan on a cooling rack and allow it to cool for 15 minutes.
  • Then use the parchment paper to lift the bread out of the pan and place it on the cooling rack.
  • 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.
  • When it’s cool, slice and enjoy!

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Instant Pot Einkorn Banana Bread Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
386
Calories from Fat 207
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
23
g
35
%
Saturated Fat
 
9
g
56
%
Trans Fat
 
0.5
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
8
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
5
g
Cholesterol
 
72
mg
24
%
Sodium
 
365
mg
16
%
Potassium
 
275
mg
8
%
Carbohydrates
 
45
g
15
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
38
g
42
%
Protein
 
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
 
459
IU
9
%
Vitamin C
 
4
mg
5
%
Calcium
 
81
mg
8
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.