Asian Banana Chai Bread ππ
Overview:
This Asian-inspired Banana Chai Bread is a delightful fusion of flavors, marrying the sweetness of ripe bananas with the aromatic spices of chai tea. It’s a quick and easy recipe, perfect for busy mornings or afternoon snacks. With just a few simple steps, you’ll have a moist and flavorful loaf that’s sure to become a favorite in your household!
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Servings: Not specified
Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup low-fat cream cheese
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cup mashed banana
- 1/4 cup chai tea
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined. |
| 2 | In a separate bowl, beat together the white sugar, low-fat cream cheese, and eggs until light and fluffy. |
| 3 | Stir in the mashed bananas and chai tea into the cream cheese mixture, ensuring they are evenly incorporated. |
| 4 | Gradually add the flour mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring until a smooth batter forms. |
| 5 | Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan and pour the batter into it, spreading it evenly. |
| 6 | Bake the bread in a preheated oven at 350Β°F (175Β°C) for approximately 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. |
| 7 | Once baked, remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. |
| 8 | After 10 minutes, transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely. |
| 9 | Once cooled, slice the bread and serve it plain or with your favorite spreads. Enjoy! |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 1914.4
- Fat: 37.9g
- Saturated Fat: 18.1g
- Cholesterol: 456.1mg
- Sodium: 2780.5mg
- Carbohydrates: 350.7g
- Fiber: 8.9g
- Sugar: 168g
- Protein: 46.8g
Recipe Notes:
- To enhance the flavor of the bread, you can add additional spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, or ginger.
- For a healthier twist, you can use whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour and replace the white sugar with a natural sweetener like honey or maple syrup.
- This bread is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or frozen for longer preservation. Just make sure to slice it before freezing for easy reheating.
- Serve slices of this bread with a hot cup of chai tea for a truly indulgent experience that celebrates the rich flavors of Asia.
