Vegan Chai Banana Bread

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Has anyone else noticed that chai banana bread recipes online don’t have chai in it?! They are mostly chai-SPICED, which is fine but chai (tea) adds an extra layer of complexity to the flavor of the banana bread the way coffee adds to a chocolate brownie. Blend your wet ingredients in your blendjet for a smooth and even texture.

1 serving

(53 oz)

Vegan Chai Banana Bread

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Has anyone else noticed that chai banana bread recipes online don’t have chai in it?! They are mostly chai-SPICED, which is fine but chai (tea) adds an extra layer of complexity to the flavor of the banana bread the way coffee adds to a chocolate brownie. Blend your wet ingredients in your blendjet for a smooth and even texture.

1 serving

(53 oz)

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INGREDIENTS

  • water

    2 cups

  • Loose black tea leaves

    2-3 tsp

  • oat or soy milk

    2/3 cup

  • brown sugar

    to taste

  • Whole green cardamom

    6

  • whole clove

    4-5

  • cinnamon

    1 stick

  • star anise

    1

  • fennel seeds

    1 tsp

  • fresh ginger

    1-inch

  • medium to large extra ripe bananas

    3

  • melted vegan butter or neutral oil

    1/3 cup

  • packed sugar

    1/2 cup

  • vanilla extract

    1/2 tbsp

  • brewed vegan chai

    1/3 cup

  • fresh ginger

    1/2 inch

  • all purpose flour or a GF option

    1 3/4 cup

  • baking soda

    1/2 tsp

  • baking soda

    1 tsp

  • ground cardamom seeds

    1/2 tsp

  • ground cinnamon

    1 tsp

  • salt

    1/2 tsp

  • chocolate chips

    1/4 cup

  • chopped nuts

    1/4 cup

  • 1 serving 53 oz

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    Instructions

    1. Crush your whole spices.
    2. Add water to a pan, add the spices and aromatics (lemongrass and ginger) and bring to a boil.
    3. Add the tea leaves and turn down heat to medium-low.
    4. Let it get to desired strength of infusion and turn off heat.
    5. Add the oat/soy milk. Heat again if it's not hot enough, but do not boil (especially oat milk).
    6. Ensure you have ripe bananas for this recipe. If not, preheat the oven to 300 degrees.
    7. Place unpeeled bananas on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until skins turn entirely black.
    8. Let cool, then scoop out banana pulp from peel and mash.
    9. In your BlendJet, blend the mashed bananas with 2/3 cup of brown sugar and 1/3 cup of melted butter until well combined.
    10. Pour cooled chai-infused milk into the banana mixture and blend until well combined.
    11. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
    12. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
    13. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
    14. Pour batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
    15. Top batter with split bananas.
    16. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.
    17. Allow chai banana bread to cool in pan for 10 minutes.
    18. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
    19. Enjoy your delicious chai-infused banana bread!
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    Nutrition

    2402

    calories

    78g

    fat

    404

    carbs

    31g

    proteins

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