Gingerbread Banana Bread Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour

This Gingerbread Banana Bread recipe combines the warm spices of gingerbread with the moistness of traditional banana bread. It’s a delightful twist on the classic banana bread recipe, perfect for the holiday season or any time you crave a cozy treat.

The recipe is simple to follow and yields a deliciously spiced loaf that is great for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.

Spiced Gingerbread Banana Bread

This Gingerbread Banana Bread features ripe bananas blended with ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg, creating a fragrant and flavorful loaf. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and serves 8 slices.

Ingredients

3 ripe bananas, mashed
1/3 cup melted butter
1 teaspoon baking soda
Pinch of salt
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1 large egg, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas with melted butter. Stir in the baking soda and salt. Mix in the brown sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Add Spices: Stir in the ground ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. If using, fold in the chopped nuts.
Pour and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy!