DAMN GOOD BANANA BREAD😍

Okay so I’m not really much of a baker, but I LOVE me some banana bread. I tested this 4 times until it was absolutely PERFECT and oh my god it’s seriously the best banana bread I have ever had. Perfectly moist (sry if you hate that word) with a hint of warm chai spices and a crunchy top, utterly drool worthy (and made healthier with whole wheat flour + natural sweeteners!!). Can’t wait to see you guys make this!

Ingredients:

For the Chai Spiced Banana Bread:

• 3 large overripe bananas or 4 small (1.5 cups mashed)

• 1 ¾ cups whole wheat flour (regular will work too)

• 2 eggs

• ⅓ cup melted coconut oil

• ⅓ cup vanilla greek yogurt

• ⅓ cup unsweetened applesauce

• ½ cup maple syrup

• ¼ cup coconut beverage or almond milk

• 1 tbsp vanilla extract

• 1 tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp salt

• 1½ tsps cinnamon

• 1 tsp ground cardamom (optional for chai spice)

• ¼ tsp ground ginger (optional for chai spice)

• ¼ tsp ground allspice (optional for chai spice)

• ½ cup chopped pecans or almonds

• 3 tbsps turbinado sugar to top (or coconut sugar)

For the optional but highly recommended maple cinnamon butter:

• ¼ cup softened salted butter

• 2 tbsps maple syrup

• ¼ tsp cinnamon

Directions:

For the Best Banana Bread:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

• In a large bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until pureed.

• Add eggs and whisk to combine.

• Add coconut oil, yogurt, applesauce, maple syrup, coconut milk, and vanilla extract and mix to combine.

• Add flour, spices, baking soda, and salt and mix until flour is incorporated, ensuring not to overmix.

• Stir in the chopped pecans.

• Spray a loaf pan with nonstick spray. For easier removal, you can also use parchment paper.

• Add the batter to the loaf pan and top with turbinado sugar.

• Bake at 325 for 55-60 minutes or until an inserted knife comes out clean.

• In a bowl, mix the softened butter, maple syrup, and cinnamon.

• Let cool slightly then remove from pan and slice in 1” slices.

• Top with maple butter and enjoy!