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This delicious, moist and fluffy banana bread is so easy to make and even easier to eat!  With the addition of my favorite spices, it’s the perfect breakfast treat to warm you up on a chilly morning!
This delicious, moist and fluffy banana bread is so easy to make and even easier to eat!  With the addition of my favorite spices, it’s the perfect breakfast treat to warm you up on a chilly morning! | Easy banana bread recipe | Moist banana bread | Simple Banana Bread | with cinnamon

Please welcome Nicole from Windy City Dinner Fairy!  Nicole is a classically trained pastry chef and we are so lucky to have her guest posting on Fox and Briar today, sharing her favorite recipe for banana bread! Take it away Nicole!

Banana bread is one of my favorite things to make for a couple reasons.  This quick bread is delicious and perfect for breakfast or a snack, and I always have all the necessary ingredients on hand! Today I’m going to show you how make this easy spiced banana bread recipe!

This delicious, moist and fluffy banana bread is so easy to make and even easier to eat!  With the addition of my favorite spices, it’s the perfect breakfast treat to warm you up on a chilly morning! | Easy banana bread recipe | Moist banana bread | Simple Banana Bread | with cinnamon

To get a super flavorful banana bread, you want to start with the best ingredients.  That includes super ripe bananas. I have a tendency to buy bananas and never eat them in time, so I always have overly ripe bananas on hand.  Ideally you want to use bananas that are turning black and are super soft.

Why do we want really ripe bananas? They produce concentrated banana flavor have the most natural sweetness.  If your bananas are turning brown but you don’t have time to bake, throw them in the freezer! The night before baking, put them on a plate and defrost in the fridge, or put them on the counter a couple hours before your ready to bake.
This delicious, moist and fluffy banana bread is so easy to make and even easier to eat!  With the addition of my favorite spices, it’s the perfect breakfast treat to warm you up on a chilly morning! | Easy banana bread recipe | Moist banana bread | Simple Banana Bread | with cinnamon

If you don’t have ripe bananas on hand, can you still make really good banana bread?

Yes!  There are a couple tricks you can use to speed up the process depending on how much time you have. You can stick them in a brown paper bag and loosely close it.  Ethylene will build up and circulate within the bag, speeding up the ripening process. Check on them once in a while in order to take them out at the perfect time. You can also place a ripe fruit such as an apple or tomato in the bag as well to help expedite the process!

How can quickly I ripen bananas for banana bread?

My favorite method is to stick them in the oven at at 350° F for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the bananas are completely blackened. Let them cool, scoop the banana from the peel, and mash for banana bread.

This delicious, moist and fluffy banana bread is so easy to make and even easier to eat!  With the addition of my favorite spices, it’s the perfect breakfast treat to warm you up on a chilly morning! | Easy banana bread recipe | Moist banana bread | Simple Banana Bread | with cinnamon

Do you use butter or oil in banana bread?

I prefer to use oil in all of my quick bread recipes!  Because oil does not solidify at room temperature it keeps the breads extra moist.

What is a quick bread?

Quick bread is any bread leavened with leavening agents other than yeast or eggs.  They can be prepared quickly without requiring the time-consuming skilled labor and the specific temperatures required for traditional yeast breads.  They include basic ingredients like all-purpose flour, liquids (typically milk) salt and leavening agent, such as baking powder and/or baking soda. They usually contain added fat from butter or vegetable oil, eggs and sugar, but in different proportions, making some sweeter and richer.

This delicious, moist and fluffy banana bread is so easy to make and even easier to eat!  With the addition of my favorite spices, it’s the perfect breakfast treat to warm you up on a chilly morning! | Easy banana bread recipe | Moist banana bread | Simple Banana Bread | with cinnamon

What is the quick bread mixing method?

What makes this quick bread so quick and easy is the mixing method!  Also known as the stirring method (or blending method, or muffin method) is used for pancakes, muffins, cornbread,  and so much more. To put it simply, it calls for measurement of dry and wet ingredients separately, then quickly mixing the two.

What are the ingredients for a quick bread?

The basic ingredients of any quick-bread recipe are all-purpose flour, liquids, typically milk, salt and leavening agent, such as baking powder and/or baking soda. They usually contain added fat from butter or vegetable oil, eggs and sugar.  So simple and so delicious!

Now let’s get baking!

This delicious, moist and fluffy banana bread is so easy to make and even easier to eat!  With the addition of my favorite spices, it’s the perfect breakfast treat to warm you up on a chilly morning! | Easy banana bread recipe | Moist banana bread | Simple Banana Bread | with cinnamon

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Spiced Banana Bread

4.22 from 14 votes
Prep 10 minutes
Cook 55 minutes
Total 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 16 Slices
This delicious, moist and fluffy banana bread is so easy to make and even easier to eat! With the addition of my favorite fall spices, it’s the perfect breakfast treat to warm you up on a chilly morning!

Ingredients 

  • 1 3/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon ginger I also used some crystalized ginger as well for some extra texture
  • 1 ½ cups mashed banana 3 or 4 medium over ripe bananas, plus one extra for garnish (optional)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup oil
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and grease or line with parchment paper a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  • In a large bowl, combine all of the dry ingredients (flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and spices). Whisk together until well combined.
  • In a separate bowl, peel and mash the bananas. Then add the eggs, oil or melted butter, and vanilla extract is using. Whisk until well combined.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and use a rubber spatula or a spoon to stir the wet and dry together. Do not over-mix the batter!
  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.  Top with one banana, sliced in half, if desired (optional). Bake at 350°F for 55-65 minutes, until a tester comes out with moist crumbs.
  • Remove baked loaf from the pan and transfer to a cooling rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Slice | Calories: 182kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 84mg | Potassium: 166mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 45IU | Vitamin C: 1.9mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 0.9mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
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33 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    i just made this. I used half whole wheat and half white unbleached flour. I added dried blueberries, craisins and chocolate chips. It is delicious!!! Thanks for this recipe.

  2. I like my banana bread spiced and usually have to amend recipe as there aren’t enough spices. This one needs no changes! Perfectly spiced and perfectly fluffy!!

  3. hi, i’ve been baking a certain banana nut bread (my dear MIL’s recipe for about 20 years, always to gift, as i’ve never tasted it or anything i bake, except for this year, with Covid 19, changing everyone’s lives, i’ve been forced to taste many things, while i search for a new recipe!
    i’ve tried every variation i can find, from chocolate, to chips, to mango, to peanut butter, to whole wheat, and wheat combined with AP, and probably several more more that i just cant remember. When i came upon your very simple (meant to a complimentary way) i couldn’t resist! i just placed it in the oven, with the banana on top, which i actually didnt like, but what the heck! i will definitely write back with a report of how my main taster and i liked it, ok?
    thx so very much:):

  4. 5 stars
    This has been my go to Banana bread recipe! I sometimes add almonds or coconut or chocolate chips and it’s always a hit! Thank you very much, much love from Lagos, Nigeria.

  5. 1 star
    I followed the recipe exactly, my oven is accurate and I have successfully made many a banana bread. This recipe was a disaster for me. It would not bake. I finally had to cut the half charred, half soggy loaf into sodden slices, bake again and pretend they’re biscotti.
    I don’t know what the problem was. I have never had something turn out so badly. I applaud the others who got a better result and this is a metaphor for life I suppose: You never know what will happen.

    1. Very strange, I’m not sure why this happened when it seems that the recipe worked fine for others. Usually something like this means the oven temperature was wrong or there was too much liquid in the batter.

  6. I read something about sour dough starter but do not see it in your recipe???? P.S. have not made it yet, just printed it.

    1. Hi Robin – this recipe doesn’t use a sourdough starter. A reader commented that they used some but I’m not sure how she used it.

  7. 5 stars
    So moist and fluffy! The spices create a wonder flavor profile that really make it so flavorful. You get the bananas and notes of spices. Definitely recommend!

  8. 5 stars
    A VERY delicious recipe – very light and tasty with the fabulous warm spices!!! 🙂
    One comment: depending on one’s location, the baking time may not need to be so long. My bread was done btwn 40-45 minutes. Any longer would have resulted in dry/burned bread. I live in the mid-Atlantic region (east coast).

  9. 5 stars
    This is a very tasty banana bread! The combo of sourdough starter, sour cream, and salt gives it a sour/salty taste that is very distinct and different. I love the aroma and the lightness of this delicious bread!

  10. Right now I cannot see any butter (cold or melted) anywhere in the recipe…. Maybe it got lost when you edited it?! I am going to bake banana bread now, so I have to find another recipe…

  11. 5 stars
    In the oven! Half the bread had chocolate chips for the kids/kids at heart and the other half, nuts for adults. I’ll update on how it tastes and bakes. The batter tasted good! One thing, I wasn’t aware I could use melted butter until I read the preparation instructions. Could you please write it under the ingredients so people know its an option?

    1. 5 stars
      In the oven and smells amazing.

      Left out clove since 8 couldn’t find it in my spice cabinet. Added the crystallized ginger because I happened to have if from a clearance purchase last year. YAY!

      ALSO added walnuts and sliced a fresh banana into coins and placed over the top.

      Looking foward to trying this new recipe ♡