Description
This Spiced Mango Banana Bread combines the rich, sweet flavor of ripe bananas with the tropical sweetness of mango and warm spices. The result is a soft, moist loaf with a delicious balance of flavors. The mango topping adds an extra layer of fruity goodness and makes for a perfect treat for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Banana Bread:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 large bananas)
- 1/2 cup diced fresh or frozen mango (thawed and drained if frozen)
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
For the Spiced Mango Topping (optional):
- 1/4 cup diced fresh mango
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves. Set aside.
- Cream the Butter and Sugar:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Mix in Bananas and Mango:
- Stir in the mashed bananas and Greek yogurt until smooth. Gently fold in the diced mango.
- Combine and Pour:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.
- Prepare the Topping:
- In a small bowl, toss the diced mango with sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the top of the batter.
- Bake the Bread:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- If the top begins to brown too quickly, tent it with aluminum foil during the last 10-15 minutes of baking.
- Cool and Serve:
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- If you don’t have Greek yogurt, you can use sour cream instead.
- The spiced mango topping is optional, but it adds a nice touch of flavor and texture.
- This bread can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 loaf)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg