Chai Spiced Banana Bread
This chai spiced banana bread is everything you want in banana bread with the addition of warm & cozy chai flavors as well as the most delicious glaze! There's something about the cold weather that makes me crave all the warming flavors from chai and this banana bread really hits the spot. Plus the cream cheese glaze really takes it up a notch! You can skip it if you want, but I highly suggest it!
Servings: 8 slices
Equipment
- 9x5 loaf pan
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter room temperature
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup brown sugar light or dark
- 2 eggs room temperature
- 4 ripe small or medium bananas mashed (about 1½ cups)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1⅔ cups all-purpose flour spoon & leveled
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp cardamom
- 1 tsp ground cloves
- ½ tsp ginger
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
Optional Streusel:
- 2 oz cream cheese room temperature
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2-4 tbsp milk depending on consistency you prefer
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x5 loaf pan with oil.
- Using an electric mixer, combine butter & sugar.
- Add in mashed banana, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
- Pour in the flour, baking soda, sea salt, and all spices. Mix until incorporated, but don’t over mix.
For a loaf:
- Pour banana bread mixture into your loaf pan. Bake for 50-55 minutes. Around 35 minutes, check bread & cover with foil so doesn’t get too browned. Let cool, glaze, and enjoy!
For muffins:
- Pour banana bread mixture into 12 sprayed regular sized muffins tins. Bake for 20-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool, add glaze, and enjoy!
For the glaze:
- In a small mixing bowl, add cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk with a hand mixer. Start with 2 tbsp milk and add an additional tbsp if you want it thinner. Pour glaze over the bread or muffins once cooled!
Notes
For Storing: Store in an airtight container on the counter for 3-4 days!
For Freezing: Once totally cooled, freeze in a freezer bag for up to 3 months. Thaw on the counter for a few hours before enjoying! Can reheat in oven or microwave.