Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar (or brown sugar for deeper flavor)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground allspice (optional, for extra Jamaican flair)
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- ½ cup shredded coconut (optional)
- 2 tbsp dark rum (optional, for authentic Jamaican twist)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
- Stir in the melted butter. Add sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix well until fully combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the banana mixture until just combined—do not overmix.
- Gently fold in nuts, coconut, or rum if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice, serve, and enjoy your delicious Jamaican Banana Bread—perfect with a cup of tea or coffee!
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