Banana Eggnog Bread

Banana Eggnog Bread combines the classic flavors of ripe bananas and creamy eggnog into a delightful quick bread perfect for the holiday season. This moist and tender loaf is infused with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, bringing comforting aromas to your kitchen as it bakes. With a hint of vanilla and a sweet eggnog glaze, this bread is an irresistible treat that can be enjoyed as a cozy breakfast, a holiday dessert, or a delicious snack with a cup of tea or coffee. Easy to make and packed with flavor, Banana Eggnog Bread is a must-try recipe to bring holiday cheer to your table!

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 large bananas)
• 1/2 cup eggnog
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Eggnog Glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2-3 tablespoons eggnog
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and set aside.
2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
3. Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
4. Add Eggs and Bananas: Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until well combined. Mix in the mashed bananas, eggnog, and vanilla extract until smooth.
5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
6. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Cool the Bread: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Prepare the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, eggnog, and nutmeg until smooth and thick but pourable.
9. Glaze and Serve: Drizzle the eggnog glaze over the cooled bread. Slice and enjoy!

This delicious Banana Eggnog Bread is a great way to use up ripe bananas and add a festive twist with the flavors of eggnog and spices. Enjoy it fresh or keep it for a few days as the flavors continue to meld together!