Chai Spiced Banana Bread
Banana bread is a beloved classic, but have you ever tried it with the warm, aromatic flavors of chai spices and a splash of Amarula? This Chai Spiced Banana Bread takes the familiar comfort of banana bread and elevates it to a new level of deliciousness. Topped with plain yoghurt, chopped pecan nuts, lemon gel, chai honey gummies, and creme bruleed banana pieces, this bread is perfect for dessert or a satisfying snack.
Ingredients
For the loaf:
- ½ cup butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup Amarula
- 1 ml baking soda
- 2 cups flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2.5 ml salt
- 2 tbsp chai spice mix
- 4-6 bananas
For the topping (as per your preference):
- Plain yoghurt
- Lemon gel optional
- Chopped pecan nuts
- Creme bruleed bananas
- Chai honey gummies*
Instructions
For the loaf:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf tin.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- In a separate bowl, sift and whisk the dry ingredients: baking soda, flour, baking powder, salt, and chai spice mix.
- Blend the Amarula and eggs into the butter-sugar mixture until well combined.
- Add the bananas to the mixture and blend until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf tin and bake for about an hour, or until the top is golden and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
For the topping:
- Allow the banana bread to cool completely before adding the toppings.
- Spread a generous amount of plain yoghurt on top of the cooled banana bread.
- Decorate with lemon gel, chopped pecan nuts, chai honey gummies, and creme bruleed banana pieces.
Notes
Tips:
- Ensure your bananas are very ripe for the best flavor and texture.
- If you don't have Amarula, you can substitute it with a similar cream liqueur or milk.
- Feel free to customize the toppings to your taste; fresh fruit or a drizzle of honey would also be delicious.
- Honey gummies can be bought here