Gingerbread Banana Bread

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Gingerbread Banana Bread

Sweet bananas meet warm gingerbread spices in this easy banana gingerbread loaf recipe.

Prep Time10

Cook Time1

Total Time1 10

Course: Snack

Cuisine: Canadian

Servings:

Calories: 320kcal

Author: Jacqueline Piper

Equipment

Bread Loaf Pan

Ingredients

3 bananas
1 large egg
¼ cup oil neutral oil like vegetable, canola, sunflower
¼ cup unsulphured molasses
½ cup granulated white sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup rolled oats
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour 300 grams
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground allspice

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180℃).
Mash the bananas well.
Add the egg, oil, molasses, sugars, and vanilla. Mix well with a whisk.
Add the oats, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and the spices. Mix until combined without overmixing. You’ll probably have to switch to a spatula.
Lightly grease a 9 x 5 loaf pan and pour in the batter.
Bake for 55-60 minutes. Test with a toothpick in the center. If the toothpick comes out empty or with a few crumbs it's ready. If it comes out with batter it's not ready.
Let cool for 10 minutes in the pan and then transfer to a wire rack to cool to room temperature.
Slice and serve.

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Notes

Store the gingerbread banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for 4-5 days. You can also store it in the fridge if you prefer.

To freeze the loaf, slice it and wrap the slices individually. Freeze for up to three months. Thaw in the fridge overnight or on the counter for a few hours.

Make sure to measure the flour accurately. A scale is the best method but if you don't have a scale make sure to use the scoop and level method. This means spooning the flour into your measuring cup and leveling it off with a knife. Don't dig the measuring into the bag of flour to fill it. Too much flour can make the bread dense.

Banana bread will sink in the middle if it's underbaked. While an hour may seem like a long time to bake this loaf it is the required baking time. Bake on the center rack and only open the oven when needed and never before the first 20 minutes.

For a quick and easy icing to drizzle on top mix together a half cup of icing sugar with a splash of milk and a pinch of cinnamon.

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