Description
A fragrant and moist lavender banana bread that blends ripe bananas with subtle floral notes of culinary lavender for a unique and comforting homemade loaf.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon culinary dried lavender, finely ground
- 1/4 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Stir in the melted butter, then add sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and ground lavender.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, alternating with the milk, and stir until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use culinary-grade lavender to ensure safe consumption.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender.
- If the top browns too quickly, loosely cover with foil during baking.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
