Description

Warm spices meet sweet ripe bananas in this cozy and aromatic Gingerbread Banana Bread. Infused with molasses, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg, this twist on the classic banana loaf is perfect for holiday mornings, winter snacks, or anytime you crave something nostalgic and comforting. Moist, flavorful, and easy to make, it’s the ultimate cold-weather bake.

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Ingredients

For the Bread:
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground ginger
¼ tsp ground cloves
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
2 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
⅓ cup molasses
½ cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
¼ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
1 tsp vanilla extract

Optional Add-Ins:
½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
½ cup chocolate chips
¼ cup candied ginger, chopped
Sprinkle of turbinado sugar on top for crunch

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Instructions

Step 1: Prep the Oven and Pan
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease and line a 9×5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper or spray with non-stick spray.

Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg. Set aside.

Step 3: Combine Wet Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, molasses, brown sugar, eggs, oil, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.

Step 4: Combine Wet and Dry
Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined—do not overmix.
Gently fold in any optional add-ins like nuts or chocolate chips.

Step 5: Pour and Bake
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
Smooth the top and sprinkle with turbinado sugar if desired.
Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 6: Cool and Serve
Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Use Very Ripe Bananas – The browner, the better for natural sweetness.
Don’t Overmix – Stir until just combined to avoid a dense loaf.
Check Doneness – Insert a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean.
Let It Cool – Fully cooling enhances flavor and makes slicing easier.
Double the Batch – One to eat, one to freeze or gift!

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Cuisine: American