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Gingerbread Banana Bread

Moist Gingerbread Banana Bread for Cozy Moments

A delightful blend of gingerbread and banana, this Gingerbread Banana Bread is perfect for cozy moments.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 3 medium Ripe Bananas Overripe bananas yield the best results.
  • 2 large Eggs Can be replaced with flax eggs for dairy-free.
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Coconut sugar can be used for a lower glycemic index.
  • 0.5 cup Vegetable Oil or Unsalted Butter Use oil for a dairy-free option.
  • 0.25 cup Molasses Dark corn syrup is a great substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Optional but highly recommended.
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour For a heartier loaf, replace half with whole wheat flour.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger Warm spice for flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Warm spice for flavor.
  • 0.25 teaspoon Nutmeg Warm spice for flavor.
  • 0.25 teaspoon Cloves Warm spice for flavor.
Optional Add-Ins
  • 0.5 cup Chopped Walnuts or Pecans Omit for nut-free.
  • 0.25 cup Crystallized Ginger For those who love extra zing.

Equipment

  • 9x5-inch loaf pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your loaf pan by greasing it and lining with parchment paper.
  2. Mash 2-3 ripe bananas in a mixing bowl, then whisk in 2 large eggs, 1 cup of brown sugar, 1/2 cup of vegetable oil (or melted butter), 1/4 cup of molasses, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  3. In another bowl, combine 1.5 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of ground ginger, 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg, and 1/4 teaspoon of cloves.
  4. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  5. Fold in any optional add-ins like 1/2 cup of chopped nuts or crystallized ginger.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-55 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use overripe bananas for maximum sweetness. Avoid overmixing to maintain a light texture.

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