Perfect Gingerbread Banana Bread to Cozy Up Your Holidays
Enjoy the festive and cozy flavors of Perfect Gingerbread Banana Bread with warm spices and ripe bananas.
Equipment
- - Loaf pan
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Spatula
Ingredients
For the Batter
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour for best results, use King Arthur flour
- 1 tbsp Baking Powder
- 1 tsp Baking Soda
- 2 tsp Ground Ginger substitute with fresh ginger if available
- 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon freshly ground enhances the aroma
- 1 tsp Allspice can be replaced with additional cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp Nutmeg freshly grated nutmeg preferred
- 3/4 cup Brown Sugar can use coconut sugar for a distinct taste
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 cup Olive Oil can substitute with melted coconut oil
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 3 large Mashed Bananas ensure they're very ripe
- 1/4 cup Molasses
Optional Mix-Ins
- 1 cup Chocolate Chips optional
- 1/2 cup Nuts (Pecans or Walnuts) optional
- 1/2 cup Dried Cranberries or Raisins optional
Instructions
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your loaf pan with parchment paper or coat it lightly with oil.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground spices, and salt.
- In another large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth, then mix in the olive oil, molasses, vanilla extract, and brown sugar.
- Gently fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients until no flour streaks remain, being careful not to overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 55 to 65 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
- Cool the bread in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Serve warm with a pat of butter or cream cheese for extra coziness.