Dark beer adds a unique twist to this banana bread recipe. You may substitute raisins or currants for the dates if you wish.
Ingredients
- 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 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 tablespoon ground cardamom
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 cups dark beer
- 1 ½ cups chopped walnuts
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups dates, pitted and chopped
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root
Directions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease two 9×5-inch loaf pans.
Step 2
In a large bowl, mix the brown sugar, banana, eggs, and vanilla. For moister bread, add oil, if desired.
Step 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 banana mixture.
Step 4
Toss the walnuts with the remaining flour. Stir in the dates and ginger to the mixture and blend well. Pour into two loaf pans.
Step 5
Bake in preheated oven until inserted toothpick inserted into the center of each loaf comes out clean, about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 24 | |
Calories 246 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat7g | 8% |
Saturated Fat1g | 4% |
Cholesterol16mg | 5% |
Sodium214mg | 9% |
Total Carbohydrate44g | 16% |
Dietary Fiber2g | 8% |
Total Sugars27g | |
Protein4g | |
Vitamin C1mg | 6% |
Calcium35mg | 3% |
Iron1mg | 8% |
Potassium200mg | 4% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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