Delicious Spiced Banana Bread

This spiced banana bread is a perfect treat for breakfast or as a snack. The warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves elevate the flavor of the ripe bananas, creating a moist and delicious bread that everyone will love.

Ingredients

• 2 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1/3 cup melted butter
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• Pinch of salt
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 beaten egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, melted butter, baking soda, and salt.
3. Stir in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Add the cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves to the mixture and mix well.
5. Fold in the flour until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing and transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Slice and serve the spiced banana bread warm or at room temperature.

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