Spiced Nutty Bananas Recipes

CINNAMON-SPICED BANANAS

Steps:

• Place bananas in a small microwave-safe bowl. Top with brown sugar, vanilla and cinnamon; dot with butter., Cover and microwave on high for 1-2 minutes or until sugar is melted, stirring once. Spoon banana mixture into bowls; top with ice cream. Serve immediately.

NUTTY BANANAS

Steps:

• Slice bananas in half lengthwise; cut each piece in half. Spread with mayonnaise; sprinkle with sugar and nuts. Serve immediately.

SPICED BANANAS

Steps:

• Peel the bananas, cut into 1/2" thick slices and place in a large bowl. Mix the vinegar, light brown sugar, dark brown sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon and mace in a large pot. Tie the cloves, cardamom, peppercorns and saffron in a cheesecloth bag and add to the pot. Bring to a rolling boil and pour over bananas. Drain off and repeat for 5 more days. On the seventh day, discard the spice bag, pour the bananas and juices into a large pot, bring to a rolling boil and ladle in sterilized jars, cover and seal .

BANANA SPICE WAFFLES

Steps:

• Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, apple pie spice and salt in a large bowl. Whisk together the buttermilk and eggs in a medium bowl until well blended and then whisk in the melted butter, vanilla and mashed banana. Pour the buttermilk mixture into the flour mixture and stir until just combined with a few lumps. Set aside for 10 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F. Preheat a waffle iron to medium-high. Lightly brush the top and bottom of the waffle iron with butter.
• Fill each waffle indent about three-quarters full. Close the lid gently and cook until the waffle is golden brown and crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Repeat with additional butter and the remaining batter, keeping the cooked waffles warm in the oven until ready to serve.
• Serve the waffles topped with warmed honey, sliced banana and chopped peanuts.
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CINNAMON-SPICE BANANA BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350° F. Lightly coat the bottom and about 1/2 inch up the sides of an 8 x 4 x 2-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
• In a large bowl stir together all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture; set aside.
• In a medium bowl combine mashed bananas, brown sugar, milk, egg whites, and oil. Add banana mixture all at once to flour mixture; stir just until moistened (batter should be lumpy). If desired, fold in 2 tablespoons of the walnuts. Spoon batter into prepared loaf pan. If desired, sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons walnuts.
• Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove bread from pan. Cool on wire rack. Wrap and store overnight before slicing.

SUPER MOIST SPICED BANANA NUT BREAD

Steps:

• 1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
• 2.In a large bowl, stir together the melted butter and sugar. Add the eggs and vanilla, mix well. Sift then Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ground cloves and salt, stir into the butter mixture until smooth. Finally, fold in the sour cream, walnuts and bananas. Spread evenly into the prepared pan.
• 3.Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean. Cool loaf in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

SPICED BANANA BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 8x3 inch loaf pans. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and baking soda; set aside.
• Mash the bananas, eggs, sugar, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, and cloves together in a large bowl with a fork until well combined. Stir in the melted butter and vanilla extract, then fold in the flour mixture until a batter forms and no dry lumps remain. Pour into the prepared loaf pans.
• Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove from the pan, and allow to cool completely on a wire rack.

PERFECTLY SPICED BANANA BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Grease 9 x 5 inch loaf pan.
• Sift flour,baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger, allspice and nutmeg together in bowl.
• Add lemon zest and almonds.
• Stir until combined.
• Set aside. Beat butter in large mixing bowl until soft and creamy.
• Beat in sugar until light and fluffy.
• Add eggs and beat until thoroughly blended.
• Beat in flour mixture alternately with bananas until mixture is well blended.
• Pour into prepared pan.
• Bake in center of oven 1 hour to 1 hour 5 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
• Cool in pan on wire rack 10 minutes.
• Invert from pan and cool completely on rack.
• Variation: Banana-walnut or -pecan bread: Omit almonds.
• Add 3/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts or pecans with bananas.

HONEY-SWEETENED SPICED BANANA MUFFINS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease 12 standard-cup muffin tins or line with liners.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
• In a medium bowl, mash the bananas. Stir in the butter, honey, and egg. Mix well. Add the milk and vanilla and mix until blended.
• Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and, with a wooden spoon or spatula, mix just until incorporated.
• Divide batter between muffin cups, about 1/3 cup of batter each.
• Bake until the tops spring when you touch them and a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, about 12 minutes.
• Muffins keep in an airtight container or zipper bag at room temperature for 3-4 days. They also freeze well!