Best 6 Perfectly Spiced Banana Bread Recipes

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Welcome to the realm of aromatic flavors and delightful textures, where perfectly spiced banana bread awaits your culinary exploration. This classic comfort food, often associated with cozy mornings and the aroma of home-baked goodness, has captured the hearts of bakers and taste buds alike. Whether you're a seasoned baker looking to elevate your recipe or a novice cook seeking a delectable treat, this guide will unveil the secrets to creating a perfectly spiced banana bread that will tantalize your senses and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SPICED BANANA BREAD



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This delicious, moist and fluffy banana bread is so easy to make and even easier to eat! With the addition of my favorite fall spices, it's the perfect breakfast treat to warm you up on a chilly morning!

Provided by Meghan McMorrow | Fox and Briar

Categories     Breakfast     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 3/4 cup all purpose flour
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoon baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
¼ teaspoon cloves
¼ teaspoon ginger (I also used some crystalized ginger as well for some extra texture)
1 ½ cups mashed banana (3 or 4 medium over ripe bananas, plus one extra for garnish (optional))
2 large eggs
1/2 cup oil
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and grease or line with parchment paper a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  • In a large bowl, combine all of the dry ingredients (flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and spices). Whisk together until well combined.
  • In a separate bowl, peel and mash the bananas. Then add the eggs, oil or melted butter, and vanilla extract is using. Whisk until well combined.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and use a rubber spatula or a spoon to stir the wet and dry together. Do not over-mix the batter!
  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Top with one banana, sliced in half, if desired (optional). Bake at 350°F for 55-65 minutes, until a tester comes out with moist crumbs.
  • Remove baked loaf from the pan and transfer to a cooling rack.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Slice, Calories 182 kcal, Carbohydrate 26 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 84 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 13 g

PERFECTLY SPICED BANANA BREAD



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Make and share this Perfectly Spiced Banana Bread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by lkadlec

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 loaf, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ginger, ground
1/4 teaspoon allspice, ground
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, grated
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest (optional)
1/4 cup almonds, ground (optional)
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
3/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups ripe bananas, mashed (4 medium)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Grease 9 x 5 inch loaf pan.
  • Sift flour,baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger, allspice and nutmeg together in bowl.
  • Add lemon zest and almonds.
  • Stir until combined.
  • Set aside. Beat butter in large mixing bowl until soft and creamy.
  • Beat in sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs and beat until thoroughly blended.
  • Beat in flour mixture alternately with bananas until mixture is well blended.
  • Pour into prepared pan.
  • Bake in center of oven 1 hour to 1 hour 5 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool in pan on wire rack 10 minutes.
  • Invert from pan and cool completely on rack.
  • Variation: Banana-walnut or -pecan bread: Omit almonds.
  • Add 3/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts or pecans with bananas.

THE BEST BANANA BREAD



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We have a lot of requirements when it comes to banana bread and we finally created a recipe that ticks all the boxes. It's moist, tender, a little tangy and perfectly sweet-all around our favorite one. The best part is that it's even better the next day (if it lasts that long). Try toasting the bread and slathering with a little salted butter. We're pretty sure you'll never need another banana bread recipe.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup melted unsalted butter or vegetable oil, plus more for greasing pan
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (see Cook's Note)
1 cup toasted pecans, chopped
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Fine salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup buttermilk, sour cream or yogurt
1/2 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
4 soft, very ripe, darkly speckled medium bananas, mashed (about 1 1/2 cups)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly butter one 9-by-5-inch loaf pan.
  • Whisk together the flour, pecans, granulated sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon salt and nutmeg in a large bowl. Whisk together the eggs, melted butter, buttermilk, brown sugar and vanilla in a medium bowl; stir in the mashed bananas. Fold the banana mixture into the flour mixture until just combined (it's OK if there are some lumps).
  • Pour the batter into the buttered pan and lightly tap the pan on the counter to evenly distribute the batter. Bake until browned and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out completely clean, about 1 hour. Let the bread cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then turn out onto a rack to cool completely.

SPICED BANANA BREAD



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This is a very moist banana bread with a little kick of spice. Loved by my family and all who have tried it.

Provided by Jennifer Walsh

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Fruit Bread Recipes     Banana Bread

Time 2h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
4 very ripe bananas
2 eggs
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
½ cup melted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 8x3 inch loaf pans. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and baking soda; set aside.
  • Mash the bananas, eggs, sugar, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, and cloves together in a large bowl with a fork until well combined. Stir in the melted butter and vanilla extract, then fold in the flour mixture until a batter forms and no dry lumps remain. Pour into the prepared loaf pans.
  • Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove from the pan, and allow to cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.3 calories, Carbohydrate 31.5 g, Cholesterol 38.5 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 247.4 mg, Sugar 16.3 g

BEST EVER CLASSIC BANANA BREAD



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Our recipe for Banana Bread is incredibly moist and delicious. Country Crock® Spread and ripe bananas make this banana bread naturally sweet and rich. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack.

Provided by Country Crock®

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Country Crock®

Time 1h35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 large ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 cup Country Crock® Spread
¾ cup firmly packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Brush 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with additional Country Crock® Spread; set aside.
  • Combine mashed bananas, Country Crock® Spread, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla in large bowl with wooden spoon. Stir in remaining ingredients until blended. Spoon into prepared pan.
  • Bake for 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 20 minutes on wire rack; remove from pan and cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.8 calories, Carbohydrate 37.4 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 1.1 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 169.7 mg, Sugar 17.7 g

SHEET PAN SPICED BANANA BREAD



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Searching for a different format for your banana bread? Cut these into oh-so-edible squares instead of your typical slices, and serve triple the people than your typical loaf of banana-laden bread. An additional bonus is the topping: lengthwise slices of bananas, brushed with honey for shine and sweetness, which compliments the copious amounts of warm spices redolent throughout the bread itself.

Provided by norasingley

Categories     Tropical Fruits

Time 45m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon plus one teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon ground cloves
2 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
4 large eggs, at room temperature
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 cup sour cream, at room temperature
5 very ripe bananas, mashed, plus 5 bananas, cut lengthwise into thirds, for topping
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
3/4 cup bittersweet chocolate chips
3 tablespoons honey

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a rimmed 18" x 13" baking sheet with nonstick baking spray. Line with parchment paper and spray again. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk to combine flour, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, baking soda, and salt.
  • Place butter and brown sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on medium speed until lightened, about 3-4 minutes, scraping down the side of the bowl as necessary with a spatula. Reduce speed to low and add eggs, one at a time. Add vanilla and oil. Beat until combined, again scraping down the bowl.
  • In three additions, add flour mixture, alternating with two additions of sour cream, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix only until no dry ingredients remain. Do not overmix. Remove bowl from stand mixer.
  • Add mashed bananas, walnuts, and chocolate and fold to combine. Transfer batter to prepared baking sheet and spread into an even layer. Top with sliced bananas.
  • Transfer to oven and bake, rotating halfway through, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Remove from oven and brush tops of bananas with honey. Let cool on a rack. Cut into pieces and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 438.1, Fat 22.8, SaturatedFat 10, Cholesterol 67.6, Sodium 409.1, Carbohydrate 56.7, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 33.7, Protein 5.8

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your banana bread will be.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make your banana bread tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Use quality spices: The spices are what give banana bread its unique flavor. Use high-quality spices for the best flavor.
  • Don't overbake the bread: Overbaking can make your banana bread dry. Check the bread for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center. If the toothpick comes out clean, the bread is done.
  • Let the bread cool completely before slicing: This will help the bread to set and make it easier to slice.

Conclusion:

Banana bread is a delicious and easy-to-make treat. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect banana bread every time. So next time you have some ripe bananas on hand, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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