Chai-Spiced Banana Bread
 Infused with cardamom, cinnamon, ginger and allspice, this chai-spiced banana bread is a lovely twist on basic banana bread. Ingredients 1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs, room temperature 1½ cups all-purpose flour, spooned into measuring cup and leveled off with a knife 1 teaspoon baking soda ¾ teaspoon ground cardamom ¾ teaspoon cinnamon ¼ teaspoon ground ginger ¼ teaspoon allspice ¾ teaspoon salt 1 cup mashed very ripe bananas, from 2-3 bananas ½ cup sour cream 1 teaspoon vanilla ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional) 1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs, room temperature 1½ cups all-purpose flour, spooned into measuring cup and leveled off with a knife 1 teaspoon baking soda ¾ teaspoon ground cardamom ¾ teaspoon cinnamon ¼ teaspoon ground ginger ¼ teaspoon allspice ¾ teaspoon salt 1 cup mashed very ripe bananas, from 2-3 bananas ½ cup sour cream 1 teaspoon vanilla ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional) Instructions Preheat oven to 350 F degrees. Grease a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray. In a large bowl or electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Beat in eggs one at a time, incorporating well after each addition. Scrape down sides of bowl as necessary. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, and salt. Add to the butter mixture and beat gently until just combined. Add bananas, sour cream and vanilla and mix on low speed until just combined. Gently stir in nuts if using. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and bake until deep golden brown and cake tester inserted into center comes out clean, 60-70 minutes. Let rest in pan for about 10 minutes, then turn out onto rack to cool completely. This bread is best enjoyed warm out of the oven or toasted. Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The bread can be frozen for up to 3 months. After it is completely cooled, wrap it securely in aluminum foil, freezer wrap or place in a freezer bag. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving. Preheat oven to 350 F degrees. Grease a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray. In a large bowl or electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Beat in eggs one at a time, incorporating well after each addition. Scrape down sides of bowl as necessary. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, and salt. Add to the butter mixture and beat gently until just combined. Add bananas, sour cream and vanilla and mix on low speed until just combined. Gently stir in nuts if using. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and bake until deep golden brown and cake tester inserted into center comes out clean, 60-70 minutes. Let rest in pan for about 10 minutes, then turn out onto rack to cool completely. This bread is best enjoyed warm out of the oven or toasted. Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The bread can be frozen for up to 3 months. After it is completely cooled, wrap it securely in aluminum foil, freezer wrap or place in a freezer bag. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving. Nutrition Information Powered by Per serving (12 servings) Serving size: 1 slice (without nuts) Calories: 232 Fat: 11g Saturated fat: 6 g Carbohydrates: 32 g Sugar: 19 g Fiber: 1 g Protein: 3 g Sodium: 271 mg Cholesterol: 56 mg Per serving (12 servings) Serving size: 1 slice (without nuts) Calories: 232 Fat: 11g Saturated fat: 6 g Carbohydrates: 32 g Sugar: 19 g Fiber: 1 g Protein: 3 g Sodium: 271 mg Cholesterol: 56 mg