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Lavender Banana Bread

Delightful Lavender Banana Bread: A Floral Twist on Classic

This Lavender Banana Bread combines the sweetness of ripe bananas with fragrant floral notes, making it a delightful dessert or brunch option.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free baking flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter or coconut oil for dairy-free
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar or coconut sugar/maple syrup for lower-glycemic
  • 2 large eggs or flax eggs for vegan
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lavender extract or chopped culinary lavender flowers
  • 3 ripe bananas very ripe with brown spots for best flavor
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lavender extract
  • 2 tablespoons milk adjust for consistency

Equipment

  • 6-cup loaf pan
  • mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a 6-cup loaf pan with nonstick spray.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, mix melted butter and brown sugar until smooth. Add eggs, vanilla, and lavender extract; mix well. Stir in mashed bananas.
  4. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 55-60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then invert onto parchment to cool completely.
  7. For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, lavender extract, and milk until smooth and adjust the consistency as needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Perfect for brunch gatherings or as a sweet snack, this bread can be customized with added nuts or chocolate chips for extra flavor.

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