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Lavender Banana Bread: Your New Favorite Brunch Delight

Heavenly Lavender Banana Bread combines natural sweetness of ripe bananas with a hint of floral aroma, perfect for brunch.
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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: Bread
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour substitute with 1:1 gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter can be replaced with coconut oil
  • 1 cup brown sugar consider coconut sugar for a lower-glycemic option
  • 2 medium eggs substitute with flax eggs for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon lavender extract or use fresh culinary lavender
  • 3 large ripe bananas very ripe is best
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream substitute with almond milk for dairy-free
  • 2 tablespoons milk adjust as needed
  • optional food coloring for color
  • optional culinary lavender flowers for garnish

Equipment

  • Loaf pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparing the Bread
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a 6-cup loaf pan with nonstick spray.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted unsalted butter and brown sugar, whisking until smooth. Add in the beaten eggs, vanilla extract, and lavender extract, stirring gently to combine. Fold in the mashed ripe bananas.
  4. Carefully fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a spatula, mixing just until combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Remove the loaf pan from the oven and let it cool for 15 minutes before unmolding.
  7. To create the lavender glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, heavy cream, milk, lavender extract until smooth.
  8. Once the bread has cooled, drizzle the glaze over the top and optionally garnish with culinary lavender flowers.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for best sweetness and moisture. Avoid overmixing the batter for a light texture. Store in an airtight container.