Heavenly Lavender Banana Bread That Will Brighten Your Day Recipe
This Heavenly Lavender Banana Bread recipe is a delightful twist on classic banana bread, featuring subtle floral notes from lavender extract that brighten each bite. Moist and tender with a sweet and creamy lavender-infused glaze, this loaf is perfect for breakfast, teatime, or a comforting snack any time of day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (6 cups) 1x
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon lavender extract
- 4 medium ripe bananas, mashed
Glaze Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon lavender extract
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 2 ½ tablespoons milk
- A drop light pink or purple food coloring
Optional Garnish
- Culinary lavender flowers
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven and Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 6-cup loaf pan with nonstick spray to ensure the bread doesn’t stick.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. This combination will provide the bread with structure and the proper rise.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, blend the melted and cooled butter with brown sugar until smooth. Then add the lightly beaten eggs, vanilla extract, and lavender extract, stirring well to integrate flavors.
- Add Bananas: Stir in the mashed ripe bananas to the wet mixture, which adds natural sweetness and moisture to the bread.
- Mix Wet and Dry: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet banana mixture until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender.
- Bake the Bread: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake in the preheated oven for 55 to 60 minutes, or until the top turns golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool the Bread: Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes to set, then invert it onto parchment paper or a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the Glaze: Whisk together the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, lavender extract, heavy cream, milk, and a drop of light pink or purple food coloring in a bowl until smooth. Adjust the glaze consistency by adding milk or powdered sugar as needed.
- Glaze and Garnish: Drizzle the lavender glaze over the cooled banana bread and optionally garnish with culinary lavender flowers for a rustic, elegant touch.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for the best natural sweetness and moisture in the bread.
- Be careful not to overmix the batter to keep the texture light and tender.
- If you can’t find lavender extract, use dried culinary lavender infused in the butter or milk, but strain well before adding.
- The glaze adds a lovely sweet floral flavor but can be omitted if you prefer a simpler bread.
- Store this banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
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