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Lavender Banana Bread

Lavender Banana Bread: A Delightful Floral Twist!

Lavender Banana Bread is a unique blend of sweet bananas and aromatic lavender, perfect for brunch or a snack.
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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: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour Use 1:1 gluten-free baking flour for gluten-free version.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, melted and cooled Coconut oil can replace butter for dairy-free option.
  • 0.75 cups brown sugar Coconut sugar can be used for lower-glycemic option.
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten Flax eggs can be used for vegan alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lavender extract Use finely chopped culinary lavender if extract is unavailable.
  • 2 medium ripe bananas, mashed Very ripe bananas with brown spots yield the best results.
For the Lavender Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lavender extract
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream For dairy-free, substitute with almond milk.
  • to taste milk Add gradually until desired thickness is reached.
  • food coloring (optional) Adds visual appeal to the glaze.
  • culinary lavender flowers (optional) For rustic presentation.

Equipment

  • Loaf Pan
  • mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Fork
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Lavender Banana Bread
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 6-cup loaf pan with nonstick spray or parchment paper.
  2. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and ½ teaspoon of salt.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine ½ cup melted and cooled unsalted butter with 1 cup of brown sugar until smooth.
  4. Stir in 2 lightly beaten large eggs, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1 teaspoon of lavender extract until combined.
  5. Add 2 medium ripe bananas, mashed, into the wet mixture and mix well until there are no large lumps.
  6. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  7. Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan and bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool the bread in the pan for about 15 minutes, then invert it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. In a bowl, whisk together 1 cup of powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon of lavender extract, and 2 tablespoons of heavy cream, adjusting with milk as needed until smooth.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use ripe bananas for the best flavor. Adjust glaze consistency with milk if too thick. Experiment with variations like nuts or chocolate chips.

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