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Chai-Spiced Banana Bread

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A soft and aromatic banana bread infused with warm chai spices like cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger. This cozy loaf is moist, flavorful, and perfect for any time of day.

Ingredients

  • Ripe bananas
  • All-purpose flour
  • Brown sugar
  • Granulated sugar
  • Unsalted butter
  • Eggs
  • Milk
  • Vanilla extract
  • Baking soda
  • Salt
  • Ground cinnamon
  • Ground cardamom
  • Ground ginger
  • Ground cloves
  • Ground nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until combined.
  4. Add eggs, milk, and vanilla extract to the mixture and mix well.
  5. Stir the mashed bananas into the wet mixture.
  6. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt, and all the spices.
  7. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  9. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Add chopped walnuts or pecans for extra texture.
  • Mix in chocolate chips for a sweeter variation.
  • Swirl honey or maple syrup into the batter for added depth.
  • Top with a simple glaze made from powdered sugar and milk.
  • Use plant-based butter and milk for a dairy-free version.
  • Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
  • Freeze for up to 2 months if needed.

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