Description
This Citrus Cardamom Banana Bread offers a sweet and spiced flavor profile, making it a fantastic treat for breakfast or a cozy afternoon snack, filled with ripe bananas and fragrant spices.
Ingredients
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- â…“ cup butter (melted)
- 3 very ripe bananas
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
- 2 teaspoons ground cardamom
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- Mash ripe bananas in a large bowl until mostly smooth.
- Stir in melted butter, orange zest, and orange juice until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together cardamom, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
- Combine dry ingredients with banana mixture, followed by beaten egg and vanilla extract.
- Fold in all-purpose flour until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes.
- Let cool in loaf pan for 30 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Ensure bananas are very ripe for optimal sweetness.
Avoid overmixing the batter to create a fluffy loaf.
Freezes well; slice and wrap before freezing to prevent sticking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg