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Gingerbread Banana Bread

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This Gingerbread Banana Bread blends ripe bananas, rich molasses, and warm spices into a moist, festive loaf. Perfect for the holidays, it’s a cozy twist on classic banana bread with deep flavor and a tender crumb.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 65 minutes
  • Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes (including cooling)
  • Yield: 1 loaf (about 10 slices)
  • Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe banana (about 3 large bananas)
  • 3/4 cup soft brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup mild-flavor olive oil
  • 1/4 cup unsulphured molasses
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper and lightly oil it.
  2. Mash bananas in a large bowl until smooth. Measure 1 1/2 cups.
  3. Whisk in olive oil, molasses, vanilla extract, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, and nutmeg.
  4. Add flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Fold gently with a spatula until combined.
  5. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
  6. Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Tent with foil if top browns too quickly.
  7. Cool in pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely for at least 2 hours before slicing.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas for best sweetness and moisture.
  • Tent with foil halfway through baking if browning too fast.
  • Let cool fully before slicing to avoid crumbling.
  • Add-ins like chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit can be folded in with the dry ingredients.

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