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Lavender Banana Bread

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A cozy and aromatic banana bread infused with delicate lavender and topped with a sweet floral glaze, perfect for brunch, dessert, or an afternoon treat.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon lavender extract
  • 4 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)
  • 1/4 teaspoon lavender extract (for glaze)
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 drop light pink or purple food coloring (optional)
  • Culinary lavender flowers for topping (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a 6-cup loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, mix melted butter and brown sugar until smooth. Add beaten eggs, vanilla extract, and lavender extract. Stir in mashed bananas.
  4. Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and bake for 55–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to parchment paper or a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. To prepare the glaze, whisk powdered sugar, vanilla extract, lavender extract, heavy cream, and milk until smooth. Adjust consistency with additional milk if needed. Add food coloring if desired.
  8. Drizzle glaze over cooled bread and optionally sprinkle with culinary lavender flowers before serving.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for best sweetness and moisture.
  • Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent dense texture.
  • Substitute 1:1 gluten-free baking flour for a gluten-free version.
  • For dairy-free option, replace butter with coconut oil and use almond milk in the glaze.
  • Add up to 1/2 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips if desired.
  • The bread can be enjoyed without the glaze if preferred.

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