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Gingerbread Banana Bread Moist

Gingerbread Banana Bread Moist and Perfectly Spiced Delight

This Gingerbread Banana Bread Moist combines the sweet taste of ripe bananas with holiday spices for an unforgettable treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 3 Ripe Bananas Use very ripe bananas for sweetness and moisture.
  • 2 Large Eggs Best for binding and moisture.
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Provides depth of flavor.
  • ½ cup Vegetable Oil or Melted Unsalted Butter Choose vegetable oil for a dairy-free option.
  • ¼ cup Molasses Essential for classic gingerbread flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor.
  • 1 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour Can replace half with whole wheat flour if desired.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • ½ teaspoon Baking Powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt Enhances overall flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon Nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon Cloves
  • ½ cup Chopped Walnuts or Pecans Optional add-ins.
  • ¼ cup Chopped Crystallized Ginger For extra flavor.
Optional Toppings
  • Salted Butter For spreading.
  • Cream Cheese Pairs nicely with the spices.

Equipment

  • 9x5 inch loaf pan
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. Mash 3 ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl, then whisk in 2 large eggs, 1 cup of brown sugar, ½ cup of vegetable oil or melted unsalted butter, ¼ cup of molasses, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, ½ teaspoon of baking powder, ¼ teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of ground ginger, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, ½ teaspoon of nutmeg, and ¼ teaspoon of cloves.
  4. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  5. If desired, fold in ½ cup of chopped walnuts or pecans and ¼ cup of chopped crystallized ginger.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and level the top.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  8. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store tightly wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for up to 1 week. Can freeze for up to 3 months.

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