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Gingerbread Banana Bread Moist

Moist Gingerbread Banana Bread That Will Cozy Your Heart

This Gingerbread Banana Bread marries comforting sweetness with festive spices, creating a moist and delightful loaf.
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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: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 190
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed The riper, the sweeter.
  • 2 large eggs Provide structure.
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed Adds sweetness and moisture.
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted unsalted butter Use oil for dairy-free.
  • 1/4 cup molasses Gives depth of flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour Base for structure.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Ensures rising.
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder Aids in achieving a lighter loaf.
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt Balances sweetness.
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger Signature gingerbread flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Adding warmth.
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg Adds hint of spice.
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves Optional for less spice.
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans Optional for crunch.
  • 1/3 cup chopped crystallized ginger Optional for texture.

Equipment

  • Loaf pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan, then line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mashed ripe bananas, eggs, brown sugar, vegetable oil or melted butter, molasses, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  4. Gently add the dry mixture to your wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  5. If desired, gently fold in your chopped walnuts or pecans and crystallized ginger at this stage.
  6. Pour the luscious batter into the prepared loaf pan and use a spatula to smooth the surface.
  7. Place the loaf pan in your preheated oven and bake for 50 to 55 minutes.
  8. Once baked, remove the pan from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer storage. Can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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