Healthy Chai Banana Bread with Cashew Vanilla Glaze
A wholesome banana bread infused with chai spices, topped with a creamy cashew vanilla glaze for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
For the bread:
- 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 eggs eggs, at room temperature
- ¼ cup coconut oil, melted and cooled (can also use melted butter)
- ½ cup pure maple syrup
- ½ cup unsweetened cashew milk (or sub almond or coconut milk)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry ingredients:
- 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour (or can use white whole wheat flour)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¾ teaspoon cardamom
- ¾ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon allspice
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Optional add-ins:
- ½ cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
For the cashew butter vanilla glaze:
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon cashew butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon cashew milk (or almond milk)
Sea salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line and grease pan.
- Mix mashed bananas, eggs, coconut oil, maple syrup, cashew milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, spices, and salt; mix until just combined.
- Fold in nuts if using. Pour batter into pan and bake for 45-60 minutes.
- Cool bread, then prepare glaze by mixing powdered sugar, cashew butter, vanilla, and cashew milk. Pour over bread and sprinkle with sea salt.
Notes
For extra flavor, add more spices or nuts as desired.