Spiced Banana Bread
Old Town Spice Shop
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Category
Baking
Cuisine
Baking
Spiced Banana Bread: A Cozy Comfort Food
Imagine the warm, inviting aroma of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves filling your kitchen. That's the enticing scent of freshly baked spiced banana bread. This classic recipe is a perfect blend of sweet, ripe bananas and comforting spices, making it a beloved treat for breakfast, snack, or dessert.
But don't stop at a simple slice! Get creative with your spiced banana bread. Here are a few ideas to inspire you:
Breakfast Bliss: Top a warm slice with a dollop of Greek yogurt, a drizzle of honey, and a sprinkle of granola for a nutritious and satisfying start to your day.
Afternoon Delight: Pair a slice with a cup of tea or coffee for a comforting afternoon snack.
Dessert Extravaganza: Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of chocolate sauce for a decadent dessert.
Creative Creations: Use leftover bread to make French toast, banana bread pudding, or even banana bread croutons for a unique twist on a classic.
Ready to dive into this delicious recipe? Let's get baking!
Ingredients
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1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
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¾ cup packed brown sugar
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½ tsp Kosher salt
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2 tsp ground cinnamon
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½ tsp ground nutmeg
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¼ tsp ground cloves
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¼ tsp ground ginger
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1 ½ cups mashed bananas (3-4 over-ripe bananas)
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½ cup oil or melted unsalted butter
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2 large eggs
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1 Tbsp. OTSS Pure Madagascar vanilla extract
Directions
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350° and grease a loaf pan.
Whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt and spices in a large bowl until combined well.
In a separate bowl, peel and mash bananas. Whisk in the eggs, vanilla extract, and oil or butter.
Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir without over-mixing the batter.
Pour mixture into greased loaf pan.
Bake for 55-65 minutes or until you can stick in a toothpick that comes out clean.
Once fully baked, carefully remove the loaf from the pan and place on a cooling rack.
Spiced Banana Bread