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Banana Spice Bread

Banana Spice Bread
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Banana Spice Bread is a cozy, comforting baked good blending ripe bananas with warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Perfectly moist and flavorful, this versatile bread is ideal for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, and can easily be customized for dietary preferences including gluten-free and vegan options.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend)
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg, beaten (or flaxseed egg for vegan)
  • ½ cup melted butter or oil (such as vegetable or coconut oil)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional Variations

  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • ½ cup chocolate chips
  • Maple syrup or honey (to replace brown sugar)
  • Pinch of sea salt for sprinkling on top

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your loaf pan. In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth, then set aside.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour (or gluten-free blend), brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, baking soda, and salt to distribute the spices evenly.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: Add the beaten egg, melted butter or oil, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Stir until well blended.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the dry ingredients into the wet banana mixture and gently stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to keep the bread tender.
  5. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Start checking around 55 minutes to avoid overbaking.

Notes

  • Use overripe bananas with blackened peels for maximum sweetness and flavor.
  • Do not overmix the batter to prevent a tough bread texture.
  • Test doneness with a toothpick inserted at 55 minutes.
  • Let the bread cool completely before slicing to maintain its shape.
  • Adjust the amount of cinnamon and nutmeg to personalize the spice level.
  • Store leftover bread wrapped tightly at room temperature for 2 to 3 days.
  • Freeze slices wrapped in foil or plastic wrap for up to 3 months.
  • Reheat gently in a toaster oven or microwave to restore freshness.

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Keywords: banana bread, spice bread, gluten-free banana bread, baked goods, cinnamon, nutmeg, comfort food, easy banana bread

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