Description
Banana Spice Bread is a moist and tender quick bread infused with ripe bananas and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Perfect as a cozy breakfast, snack, or subtle dessert, this easy-to-make bread uses simple pantry staples and offers versatile options to customize with nuts, dried fruits, or spice variations. Its comforting aroma and rich flavor make it a beloved classic for any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas (with lots of brown spots)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Prepare the Wet Ingredients: Begin by mashing the ripe bananas in a large bowl until smooth but still slightly chunky for texture. Then whisk in the eggs, vegetable oil or melted butter, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until everything is well combined and glossy.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. This ensures even distribution of the spices and leavening agents throughout the batter.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Slowly add the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, folding gently with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender and light.
- Prepare to Bake: Pour the batter into a greased or parchment-lined loaf pan, smoothing the top slightly. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 50 to 60 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Enjoy: Allow the banana spice bread to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. This step helps prevent sogginess and keeps the crust perfectly soft.
Notes
- Use overripe bananas for better flavor and moistness.
- Don’t overmix the batter; stir just until the flour disappears.
- Check doneness with a toothpick starting at 50 minutes to avoid overbaking.
- Cool the bread fully before slicing to develop flavors and clean cuts.
- Enhance with toppings like chopped nuts or turbinado sugar before baking for added crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Breads
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 1/10 of loaf)
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg