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Gingerbread Banana Bread Moist

Gingerbread Banana Bread Moist for Cozy Mornings and Beyond

Delight in the flavors of Gingerbread Banana Bread Moist, a cozy blend perfect for any occasion.
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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 mashed
  • 2 large eggs can replace with flax eggs for vegan
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil or unsalted butter choose oil for dairy-free
  • 0.33 cup molasses light syrup can be used for milder taste
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract use pure for best outcome
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour can use whole wheat for a heartier loaf
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda ensure it's fresh
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder for leavening
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt to balance sweetness
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 0.5 teaspoon cloves
Optional Add-ins
  • 0.5 cup chopped walnuts or pecans or seeds for a nut-free option
  • chopped crystallized ginger or consider dried fruit or chocolate chips

Equipment

  • 9 x 5-inch loaf pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
  2. Mash the ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl and add the eggs, brown sugar, oil or butter, molasses, and vanilla. Whisk until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently until just combined.
  5. Fold in any optional add-ins like chopped nuts or crystallized ginger.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  7. Bake for 50–55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For maximum moisture, use very ripe bananas. Store tightly wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days, in the fridge for 1 week, or freeze slices for up to 3 months.

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