How To Make Banana Bread Recipe Jamaican Style

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a tropical flavor and is a healthier fat option.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness and moisture.

dark rum

🥗Healthier: vanilla extract

💰Cheaper: apple juice

Vanilla extract maintains flavor without alcohol.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pecans

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are nut-free and more affordable.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.

Mix in the vegetable oil until well combined.

Add the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract, and mix until incorporated.

In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, mixed spice, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, stirring until just combined.

Pour the batter into a prepared loaf pan.

Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

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