Ingredients:
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3 ripe bananas, mashed
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½ cup unsalted butter, melted (or neutral oil)
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½ cup brown sugar (light or dark)
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking soda
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¼ tsp salt
Watkins Chai Spice Blend:
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1 ½ tsp Watkins Ground Cinnamon
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½ tsp Watkins Ground Cardamom
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¼ tsp Watkins Ground Ginger
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¼ tsp Watkins Ground Clove
Optional Add-Ins:
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½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
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½ cup chocolate chips or dried fruit
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl, mash bananas with a fork or potato masher. Stir in melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and Watkins spices (cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, clove).
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Fold the dry ingredients into the wet banana mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
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If using, stir in nuts, chocolate chips, or dried fruit.
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Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Optional: sprinkle a little brown sugar or extra cinnamon on top for a crunchy crust.
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Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. If the top is browning too quickly, loosely cover with foil during the last 10–15 minutes.
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Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Makes: 1 loaf
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Bake Time: 55–65 minutes
