Heavenly Lavender Banana Bread That Will Brighten Your Day Recipe
This Heavenly Lavender Banana Bread combines the comforting flavors of ripe bananas with a delicate hint of floral lavender, creating a moist, tender loaf that’s perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack. Topped with a smooth lavender-infused glaze, it’s a unique twist on classic banana bread that will brighten your day with every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55-60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (about 10-12 slices) 1x
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Bread
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 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
For the Lavender Glaze
- 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon lavender extract
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 2 1/2 tablespoons milk
- a drop light pink or purple food coloring
- culinary lavender flowers (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and 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 mixture forms the base structure of the bread.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the melted and cooled unsalted butter with brown sugar. Then, add the beaten eggs, vanilla extract, and lavender extract, stirring to combine well.
- Add Bananas and Dry Ingredients: Stir the mashed ripe bananas into the wet ingredients. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, being careful not to overmix to maintain a tender crumb.
- Pour and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake in the preheated oven for 55 to 60 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the Bread: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before inverting it onto parchment paper. Let it cool completely before glazing.
- Prepare the Lavender Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, vanilla extract, lavender extract, heavy cream, milk, and a drop of light pink or purple food coloring until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding more milk or powdered sugar if needed.
- Glaze and Garnish: Drizzle the lavender glaze over the cooled banana bread. For an elegant finish, optionally garnish with culinary lavender flowers.
Notes
- Serve the bread warm with extra lavender glaze for added sweetness and aroma.
- Use very ripe bananas to maximize natural sweetness and moisture.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the bread light and fluffy.
- Culinary lavender flowers are optional but add a lovely rustic touch when used as garnish.
Keywords: banana bread, lavender banana bread, lavender glaze, floral banana bread, baked banana bread, sweet bread, breakfast bread
