Chai Spice Banana Bread
Infused with the warm, aromatic flavors of chai spices, this Chai Spice Banana Bread elevates the classic comfort food to a whole new level. Featuring a blend of ripe bananas, cozy cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger, this moist and tender loaf strikes the perfect balance between sweet and spiced. Easy to prepare with a few pantry staples, it’s topped with a smooth, golden crust and pairs beautifully with a cup of tea or coffee. Whether enjoyed as a breakfast treat, midday snack, or after-dinner dessert, this recipe combines the nostalgic charm of banana bread with the exotic allure of homemade chai spice. Ready in just over an hour and yielding 10 generous slices, it’s the ultimate fusion of simplicity and sophistication.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 whole ripe bananas
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled)
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 2 whole large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons chai spice mix (see note below)
- 0.25 cup whole milk
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, peel and mash the bananas with a fork until smooth.
Stir in the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until well mixed.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, and stir in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and chai spice mix.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
Stir in the milk until the batter is smooth and evenly mixed.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Smooth the top with a spatula to ensure even baking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the banana bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3085 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 112.5 g | 144% | |
| Saturated Fat | 66.5 g | 332% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 641 mg | 214% | |
| Sodium | 2649 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 489.9 g | 178% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.5 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 265.3 g | ||
| Protein | 43.7 g | 87% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 271 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 14.5 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 1940 mg | 41% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
