Best 6 Spiced Banana Bread Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing aroma of freshly baked Spiced Banana Bread, a delectable treat that combines the comforting flavors of ripe bananas, warm spices, and a hint of nuts. This classic recipe offers a moist and tender crumb, a golden-brown crust, and a symphony of spices that dance on your palate. Whether you prefer a traditional version or a tantalizing twist with chocolate chips or a streusel topping, this article presents a collection of irresistible Spiced Banana Bread recipes to satisfy every craving. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore the secrets behind this beloved classic and uncover the variations that elevate it to a new level of indulgence.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SPICED MAPLE BANANA BREAD



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This banana bread is sweetened with maple syrup and spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg for the perfect fall treat.

Provided by Kaitlyn Strickfaden

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Fruit Bread Recipes     100+ Banana Bread Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

nonstick cooking spray
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 ripe bananas
2 eggs
½ cup vegetable oil
⅓ cup maple syrup
⅓ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a loaf pan with nonstick spray.
  • Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg in a bowl. Set aside.
  • Mash bananas until mostly smooth but some chunks remain. Add eggs, oil, maple syrup, sugar, and vanilla extract; mix with a wooden spoon. Add flour mixture and walnuts. Mix just until flour is moistened. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, rotating pan halfway through, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 55 to 60 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Invert bread onto the wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.2 calories, Carbohydrate 42.4 g, Cholesterol 37.2 mg, Fat 18.1 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 263 mg, Sugar 17.7 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.

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     100+ Banana Bread Recipes

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

CHAI SPICED BANANA BREAD



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

Provided by Recipe Junkie

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h25m

Yield 1 9x5" loaf

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned into measuring cup and leveled off with a knife
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon cardamom
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon allspice
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup mashed very ripe banana, from 2-3 bananas
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl or electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  • Beat in eggs one at a time, incorporating well after each addition.
  • Scrape down sides of bowl as necessary.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, and salt.
  • Add to the butter mixture and beat gently until just combined.
  • Add bananas, sour cream and vanilla and mix on low speed until just combined.
  • Gently stir in nuts if using.
  • Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and bake until deep golden brown and cake tester inserted into center comes out clean, 60-70 minutes.
  • Let rest in pan for about 10 minutes, then turn out onto rack to cool completely.

SPICED BANANA NUT BREAD



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This is a spice cake meets Banana Nut Bread recipe.

Provided by Lynn Socko

Categories     Other Breads

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 15

MAKES TWO LOAVES
1 c granulated sugar
1 c brown sugar, packed
6 ripened bananas
4 eggs
1/2 c butter, softened
1/2 c oil, canola
1 tsp vanilla
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp ginger
1/4 tsp nutmeg
3 c flour
1 c chopped pecans or walnuts

Steps:

  • 1. FOR MINI LOAVES: Makes 8 mini loaves, bake approx. 30-40 minutes.
  • 2. Place bananas in mixing bowl and mix to break them down. Add white and brown sugar, butter, oil, vanilla, salt and baking soda, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg. Mix till well combined, add eggs and mix till incorporated. Add flour 1 c at a time and mix in. Scrap bowl after adding all of flour. Once all is well combined add in nuts and mix thoroughly.
  • 3. Preheat oven to 350°. Grease two 9 x 5 loaf pans. Pour half of batter into each. Bake for approx 50-60 min or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Allow to cool for a few minutes and remove from pan and cool on wire rack. If using a bundt pan allow an additional 15-20 min baking time.

SPICED BANANA BREAD



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Yield 6 bowl

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
4 very ripe bananas
2 eggs
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 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.

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your banana bread will be.
  • Mash the bananas thoroughly: This will help to ensure that the banana bread is evenly mixed and has a smooth texture.
  • Use a combination of spices: The spices in this recipe (cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger) give the banana bread a warm and inviting flavor. You can also add other spices, such as cloves or allspice, to taste.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can make the banana bread tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the banana bread at a moderate temperature: This will help to prevent the banana bread from drying out.
  • Let the banana bread cool completely before slicing: This will help to prevent the banana bread from crumbling.

Conclusion:

This recipe makes a delicious and moist banana bread that is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a snack. The combination of spices gives the banana bread a warm and inviting flavor, and the walnuts add a nice crunch. This banana bread is also very easy to make, so it's perfect for busy weeknights.

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