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Lavender Banana Bread

Lavender Banana Bread That'll Brighten Your Day

Enjoy the delightful Lavender Banana Bread, a unique twist on a classic that combines ripe bananas and subtle lavender notes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour can substitute with gluten-free baking flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda no substitutions
  • 1 teaspoon salt no substitutions
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter melted; substitute with coconut oil for dairy-free
  • 0.75 cups brown sugar can use coconut sugar for a lower-glycemic option
  • 2 large eggs lightly beaten; substitute with flax eggs for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract no substitutions
  • 0.25 teaspoon lavender extract can substitute with fresh culinary lavender
  • 4 medium ripe bananas mashed
For the Glaze
  • 1.25 cups powdered sugar no substitutions
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream substitute with dairy-free cream for vegan
  • 2.5 tablespoons milk can use non-dairy milk
  • food coloring optional
  • culinary lavender flowers optional

Equipment

  • 6-cup loaf pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and coat a 6-cup loaf pan with nonstick spray.
  2. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together 1.5 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and a pinch of salt.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine 0.5 cups of melted unsalted butter with 0.75 cups of brown sugar and whisk until smooth.
  4. Incorporate 2 lightly beaten eggs, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 0.25 teaspoon of lavender extract into the butter-sugar mixture.
  5. Gently stir in 4 medium ripe bananas mashed until smooth.
  6. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55 to 60 minutes, checking for doneness.
  8. Let the bread cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, then invert onto parchment paper.
  9. Whisk together 1.25 cups of powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of heavy cream, and 2.5 tablespoons of milk for the glaze.
  10. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bread and add optional culinary lavender flowers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for optimal sweetness. Avoid overmixing to maintain fluffiness.

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