Ingredients:
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional: chopped nuts or raisins for added texture and flavor
10 min | 45 min | 10 |
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Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan with cooking spray or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, unsweetened applesauce, and melted coconut oil. Mix well until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cardamom, ground cloves, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in a dense loaf.
- If desired, fold in chopped nuts or raisins for added texture and flavor.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, remove the banana bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
- Slice the sugar-free chai-spiced banana bread and serve as a delightful treat for breakfast, snack, or dessert.
Tips and Variations:
- To make the banana bread even more flavorful, you can add a teaspoon of vanilla extract or a dash of nutmeg.
- If you prefer a sweeter taste without using sugar, you can add a tablespoon of honey or maple syrup to the batter.
- Feel free to customize the recipe by incorporating other spices such as allspice or cardamom for additional depth of flavor.
- For a bit of crunch, sprinkle some oats or chopped nuts on top of the batter before baking.
- This sugar-free banana bread can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for longer freshness.