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Banana Nut and Ginger Bread

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"Dark beer adds a unique twist to this recipe. You may substitute raisins or currants for the dates if you wish."
Banana Nut and Ginger Bread Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 24 times with an average star rating of 4.6
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Original recipe yield 2 medium loaves

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 cups packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup mashed bananas
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (optional)
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 tablespoon ground cardamom
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 2 cups dark beer
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups dates, pitted and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease two 9x5 inch loaf pans.
  2. In a large bowl cream the brown sugar, banana, eggs, and vanilla. For moister bread, add oil, if desired.
  3. In a separate bowl, sift together 3 cups flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, all spice, cardamom, and cloves. Alternately blend the flour mixture and beer into the creamed mixture.
  4. Toss the walnuts with the remaining flour. Stir in the dates and ginger to the mixture and blend well. Pour into two greased 9x5 loaf pans.
  5. Bake in a 350 degree F (175 degrees C) oven for 1 hour, or until inserted toothpick emerges dry and clean.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.63 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 25, 2003 by KBACHMAN 
This bread was dark, dense, and delicious! I used the oil, and cut the cardamom to 1 teaspoon,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.63 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 3, 2004 by CLOVERDALE1 
What a great flavor combination. Will make again, but next time I will double the recipe MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.63 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 12, 2004 by STARFLOWER 
Delicious, moist, and I love that it is low in fat (I did add the oil, tough). The batter... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.63 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by Amy TH 
Made this for a friend after she gave birth to twins. Didn't know she wasn't a banana bread... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.63 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2007 by NUKA1 
This was such a moist cake and everybody loved it. I did omit the cardamom and next time I'll... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.63 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2006 by josie 
i made this for holiday gifts and it was a huge hit! keeps well, full of spicey flavor. will... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.63 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2005 by JT 
These are soo good! I loved the taste of the real ginger in there. Easily the best muffins... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.63 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 12, 2007 by 5150MOMMY 
WONDERFULL!!!!!!! I used melted butter in place of the oil & added 2tbsp molasses,,also,I only... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.63 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 7, 2007 by CHEVVY 
Chewy delicious bread. I cut down the sugar to just over 1 cup ; mashed 4 bananas and 1 Tsp of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.63 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2006 by FRAMBUESA 
I've been wanting to make this bread forever, but always seemed to lack one or two of the... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Banana Nut and Ginger Bread

Servings Per Recipe: 30

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 163

  • Total Fat: 1.5g
  • Cholesterol: 14mg
  • Sodium: 173mg
  • Total Carbs: 35.7g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.6g
  • Protein: 2.2g

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