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Lavender Banana Bread

Irresistible Lavender Banana Bread for a Cozy Treat

This Lavender Banana Bread combines the sweet flavor of ripe bananas with the enchanting essence of lavender, perfect for a cozy treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with 1:1 gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter, melted and cooled Coconut oil works for dairy-free
  • 0.75 cups Brown Sugar Coconut sugar can be used for lower-glycemic version
  • 2 large Eggs, lightly beaten Flax eggs are a great vegan substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 0.25 teaspoon Lavender Extract Fresh culinary lavender can work in a pinch
  • 4 medium Ripe Bananas, mashed Brown spots indicate they're ready to be used
For the Lavender Glaze
  • 1.25 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 0.25 teaspoon Lavender Extract
  • 2 tablespoons Heavy Cream
  • 2.5 tablespoons Milk Add gradually for desired consistency
  • Food Coloring Optional, for visual appeal
  • Culinary Lavender Flowers Optional, for rustic finishing touch

Equipment

  • Loaf Pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 6-cup loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, melt butter and let cool, then stir in brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, lavender extract, and mashed bananas.
  4. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55 to 60 minutes or until golden brown.
  6. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then invert onto parchment paper to cool completely.
  7. Make the lavender glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, vanilla, lavender extract, heavy cream, and milk until desired consistency.
  8. Drizzle glaze over cooled bread and optionally sprinkle with culinary lavender flowers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for a week.

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