Description
This unique banana bread combines the moistness of ripe bananas with the ethereal flavor of lavender for a delightful treat perfect for any time of day.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon lavender extract
- 4 medium ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)
- ¼ teaspoon lavender extract (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 2 ½ tablespoons milk
- A drop of light pink or purple food coloring
- Culinary lavender flowers (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- Mix the melted butter and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and lavender extract, stirring until combined.
- Incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined.
- Fold in the mashed bananas, being careful not to overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar, vanilla, lavender extract, heavy cream, milk, and food coloring until smooth.
- Drizzle the cooled bread with the glaze and sprinkle with culinary lavender flowers if desired.
Notes
Use very ripe bananas for sweetness and moisture. Don’t overmix for a tender crumb. Let the bread cool completely before glazing for best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg