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Gingerbread Banana Bread Moist Recipe

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This Gingerbread Banana Bread is a moist, flavorful twist on classic banana bread, infused with warm gingerbread spices and enriched with molasses. Perfect for cozy breakfasts or an afternoon snack, it combines ripe bananas, aromatic spices, chopped nuts, and crystallized ginger to create a deliciously spiced loaf that’s tender and inviting.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Add-ins

  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • 1/3 cup chopped crystallized ginger

Instructions

  1. Prepare Oven and Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, eggs, brown sugar, vegetable oil or melted unsalted butter, molasses, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and evenly blended.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, sift or whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and ground cloves to ensure the spices are evenly distributed.
  4. Incorporate Dry into Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently and carefully just until combined. Be cautious not to overmix to maintain a tender crumb.
  5. Fold in Add-ins: Gently fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans along with the chopped crystallized ginger, adding a delightful texture and burst of flavor.
  6. Transfer Batter: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula for even baking.
  7. Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs attached.
  8. Cool: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing to ensure clean cuts.

Notes

  • Use overripe bananas for best flavor and moisture.
  • Adjust spice levels according to your taste preference.
  • You can substitute walnuts or pecans with other nuts like almonds if desired.
  • If you prefer a vegan option, substitute eggs with flax eggs and use vegetable oil instead of butter.
  • Store banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • Crystallized ginger adds a spicy-sweet bite; omit if you prefer less ginger flavor.

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