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Spicy Banana Bread
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Spicy Banana Bread

A traditional bread recipe made bold
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Keyword Cayenne Pepper
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Calories 241kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 ripe bananas
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper powder optional, for extra heat
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Beat the eggs and (separately) mash the bananas, then place to the side.
  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, chili powder, cayenne, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
  • In a separate glass bowl, slightly melt the butter (until mixable), then mix in the brown sugar. Stir until combined, then layer in the banana mash and eggs.
  • Pour the banana mash mix into the chili-flour mix and stir to combine into the batter.
  • Grease a loaf pan, then pour the batter into it. Bake for 1 hour.
  • Remove the banana bread from the oven and allow it to cool for 15 to 30 minutes prior to removing.
  • Serve warm or refrigerate to keep.

Notes

For a nut bread, add in 1/2 cup crushed walnuts to the chili-flour mix.

Nutrition

Calories: 241kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 159mg | Potassium: 195mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 385IU | Vitamin C: 3.4mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1.1mg