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Spiced Banana Bread

Super moist and healthy banana bread using wheat flour, nuts and spices.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Cooling Time15 minutes
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: banana, banana bread, bread, healthy, Spicy banana bread
Servings: 10 people
Author: Winnie Ann Koshy

Equipment

  • 1 Loaf pan
  • 1 Large mixing bowl
  • 1 Small mixing bowl

Ingredients

  • 2-3 Ripe Banana
  • 1½ cup Wheat flour
  • ¾ cup Sugar
  • 1 large Egg
  • ⅓ cup Unsalted Butter melted
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • Salt a pinch
  • ¼ cup Cashew nuts/ Walnuts
  • ¼ cup Semi-sweet Chocolate chips (optional)

Spices

  • ½ tsp Cardamom Powder
  • ¼ tsp Dried Ginger powder
  • ¼ tsp Nutmeg Powder or a pinch

Instructions

  • Add cashews in a pan and toast on medium heat for a minute or two. Once the nuts are toasted, roughly chop it and set aside.
  • Preheat oven at 350°F / 180°C.
  • Grease a 9 x 5 inch baking or bread loaf pan with butter.
  • In a small bowl add one egg, salt and baking soda. Beat everything together until well combined.
  • Mash ripe banana in a mixing bowl using a fork or a masher. Pour in melted butter and sugar and mix until the sugar dissolves.
  • Stir in the egg mix into the banana mixture. (Refer Note : 2 and 3)
  • Add spice mix or powder in to the batter. (Refer Note : 4) Then, fold in the wheat flour gently into the banana mix. Also add the roasted nuts and combine everything together. (Refer Note : 5)
  • Pour the batter to the greased pan. Gently level the top of the batter using a spoon or spatula.
  • Bake it in the oven for 50 to 55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Allow the bread to cool off in the pan itself for 10 minutes. Then take it out of the pan and allow to cool 5 more minutes. Serve warm with tea or coffee.

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Notes

  1. Substitute wheat flour with All-Purpose flour or Maida. Or use a mix of both flours.
  2. Mixing baking soda with egg gives fluffier and soft bread.
  3. You can substitute baking soda with 2 tsp baking powder. Add baking powder directly into the batter or incorporate it in the flour.
  4. Use any spices you like. Add or omit spices accordingly.
  5. Roasted/ toasted nuts help to enhance the flavor. Use any nuts you prefer. Adding Chocolate chips also makes the bread richer in taste.