The banana bread that will make everyone ask for more. Ginger spice is the secret to this tasty and perfectly soft and moist banana nut bread.
I don’t know about you, but there isn’t anything that warm, freshly-baked banana bread can’t cure.
When I bake breads I always incorporate these magic spices: cinnamon, nutmeg and clove. They remind me of my grandmother’s baked goods and their taste always warms my heart.
But my biggest secret? A dash of ginger.
I’m not sure what it is about ginger, but it elevates all of the other elements in baked goods. Cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice come alive when you add a few sprinkles of ginger.
I baked this as a treat for my husband when he returned from a business trip. The smile on his face after an 18 hour day and two flights home was worth the little trouble it took to whip this loaf up.
The result? Moist, flavorful and filling banana nut (spice) bread that’s good enough for breakfast, lunch and dinner. My husband likes to put a pat of softened butter on top.
This banana bread recipe tastes perfectly fine on its own. But you can add butter if you’d like.
Before I cut dairy from my diet, I would enjoy a slice of warmed banana bread with a tall glass of whole milk. I miss those days. But dairy lovers, rejoice. This recipe isn’t dairy-free. It has remained unchanged over the years.
I may have to create a dairy-free version of this recipe to satisfy my sweet tooth (and to get that soul food feeling in my belly). I have replaced the butter in the recipe with melted ghee, and the taste remained unchanged.
You don’t like walnuts, you say? That’s okay. You don’t need to add walnuts. Banana bread is pretty easy and versatile. It’s also very forgiving. You can swap out the walnuts with pecans.
Want to add cocoa powder? Go ahead and measure that with your soul. Like more sweetness and want to add honey? Banana bread doesn’t judge. Promise. Just be sure you save enough for breakfast (or a midnight snack).
Go ahead. Try a slice (or ten). I wholeheartedly support you. I promise this recipe will deliver. It’s been a family favorite for years.
Tell me: what’s your favorite banana bread topping?
The Best Banana Nut Bread Recipe
A delicious banana bread with ginger and spices.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/3 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp clove
- dash of ginger powder
- 1 1/2 cup flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
- Mash bananas.
- Mix the mashed bananas, melted butter, honey, eggs and vanilla extract. Add white and brown sugars. Add in the salt and spices.
- Add the flour, baking soda and nuts and mix until just combined.
- Pour batter into greased 9x5 bread pan.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until inserted toothpick comes out clean.
Notes
I have better luck with baking breads in glass pans. Dark non-stick pans make the crust a little too dark, and with moist breads like this one sometimes the inside needs more time to cook properly.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 9 Serving Size: 8Amount Per Serving: Calories: 381Total Fat: 17.6gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 71mgSodium: 407mgCarbohydrates: 52.6gFiber: 2.4gSugar: 29.2gProtein: 6.3g