Christmas, a time for joy, family, and of course, delicious food. If you're looking for a festive and flavorful treat to share with your loved ones this holiday season, look no further than Christmas banana bread. This classic baked good is infused with the warm spices of the season, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, and studded with sweet, ripe bananas. Whether you enjoy it as a breakfast treat, an afternoon snack, or a dessert after a hearty Christmas feast, Christmas banana bread is sure to put a smile on your face and make your holiday celebrations even more special.
Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!
CHRISTMAS BANANA BREAD
This bread is a pretty addition to the table during the holidays. Cherries, walnuts and chocolate chips give fast festive flair to the loaf of moist banana bread. -Phyllis Schmalz, Kansas City, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h30m
Yield 1 loaf (16 slices).
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Beat in bananas just until combined. Stir in the walnuts, chocolate chips and cherries., Pour into a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 70-80 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 235 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 184mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
CHRISTMAS BANANA BREAD
Exceptionally moist and not too "cakey", this is lightly spiced with Indian spices - cinnamon, mace and ground ginger. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream and candied walnuts. Number of servings is an estimate - makes 1 loaf.
Provided by Sandi From CA
Categories Quick Breads
Time 1h
Yield 1 loaf, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F Butter and flour one 8 ½ x 4 ½" loaf pan.
- Cream the butter with the sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs and beat until combined. Beat in the bananas.
- Combine the flour, spices, salt and baking soda in another bowl, then fold in the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture just until combined; do not over mix.
- Pour into the pan and bake until a tester stuck in the middle of the banana bread comes out clean, 50-60 minutes.
- Let cool on a rack before removing from the pan.
Tips for Making the Perfect Christmas Banana Bread:
- Use overripe bananas: Overripe bananas are sweeter and more flavorful, resulting in a more delicious banana bread.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will help to create a tender and moist crumb.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition: This will help to prevent the batter from curdling.
- Gently fold in the mashed bananas: Overmixing the batter can result in a tough banana bread.
- Bake the banana bread in a loaf pan until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This will ensure that the banana bread is cooked through.
- Let the banana bread cool completely before slicing and serving: This will help to prevent the banana bread from crumbling.
Conclusion:
Christmas banana bread is a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for the holiday season. With its moist and tender crumb, sweet and flavorful bananas, and warm holiday spices, this banana bread is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So this Christmas, give this recipe a try and enjoy the deliciousness of Christmas banana bread.
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