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Cardamom Streusel Banana Bread

Delicious Cardamom Streusel Banana Bread for Cozy Mornings

Transform ordinary moments into cozy rituals with this Cardamom Streusel Banana Bread, a delightful twist on the classic that elevates your breakfast experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 1.5 cups Ripe Bananas Very ripe, even brown bananas for best flavor.
  • 1/2 cups Butter Can substitute with melted coconut oil for dairy-free.
  • 1 cups Granulated Sugar Can be reduced if bananas are very ripe.
  • 1/2 cups Light Brown Sugar Can substitute with dark brown sugar.
  • 2 large Eggs At room temperature for even mixing.
  • 1/2 cups Greek Yogurt Can substitute with sour cream or buttermilk.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure extract for best taste.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour blend.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Ensure it is fresh for optimal rise.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cardamom Can substitute with ground cinnamon.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Ginger Can be omitted or substituted with allspice.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Essential for overall taste.
For the Streusel Topping
  • 1/2 cups Cashews Can substitute with walnuts or pecans.
  • 1/4 cups Granulated Sugar Adds sweetness for the topping.
  • 1/2 cups Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cardamom Perfect echo of the banana bread's spices.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Ginger Adds flavor to the streusel topping.

Equipment

  • Loaf pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC) and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mash enough very ripe bananas to yield around 1.5 cups. Stir in melted butter until well combined, then add granulated sugar, light brown sugar, eggs, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, ground cardamom, and ground ginger. Gradually fold this dry mixture into the wet ingredients, being careful not to overmix.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  5. In a separate bowl, combine chopped cashews, granulated sugar, flour, melted butter, ground cardamom, and ground ginger. Mix until crumbly to create the streusel topping.
  6. Sprinkle the streusel mixture evenly over the banana bread batter.
  7. Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for about 45 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store at room temperature for up to 3 days, in the fridge for up to 1 week, or freeze slices for up to 3 months.

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