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Cozy Chai Spice Banana Bread Recipe with Easy Maple Glaze

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A warm and flavorful banana bread infused with chai spices and topped with a sweet maple glaze, perfect for cozy occasions and comforting moments.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup (60 g) powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp milk or dairy-free alternative
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray. Optionally, line with parchment paper.
  2. Mash the bananas in a large bowl until mostly smooth with a few small lumps, about 1 cup (240 ml) mashed bananas.
  3. Stir in melted butter, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract with the mashed bananas. Whisk until combined without overmixing.
  4. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, salt, and chai spice blend (cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, ginger, nutmeg).
  5. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet batter with a spatula until just incorporated.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and tap gently to remove air bubbles.
  7. Bake for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Tent with foil if top browns too fast.
  8. Cool the bread in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  9. Whisk powdered sugar, maple syrup, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth for the glaze. Adjust thickness as needed.
  10. Drizzle the maple glaze over the cooled bread and let set for at least 20 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Use ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture. Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender. Toast spices lightly for enhanced aroma. Cool bread completely before glazing to prevent glaze from running. Optional additions include chopped nuts or berries. For gluten-free, use a 1-to-1 gluten-free flour blend with xanthan gum. For vegan, substitute eggs with flax eggs and use dairy-free butter and milk.

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