Delightfully Easy Heavenly Lavender Banana Bread
A comforting and aromatic banana bread enhanced with the floral notes of lavender, perfect for cozy snacks or elegant brunches.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 ripe bananas
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon dried culinary lavender
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and greased a 4×8 inch loaf pan.
- Mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
- Stir in the melted butter.
- Mix in the lavender, vanilla extract, baking soda, and a pinch of salt.
- Stir in the sugar and the egg until well combined, then add the flour until just incorporated.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the banana bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.
Notes
For a unique twist, try substituting lavender with lemon zest or rosemary. Can be made gluten-free by using a gluten-free flour blend.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg