dit Gemmerbrood Piesangbrood is a soft, moist, and super flavorsome sweet loaf, perfect for a Christmas breakfast. Its crumb has all the flavors of gingerbread cookies with the softness of banana bread.
I have an unrelenting love for banana breads of all kinds, from my Pistache-piesangbrood aan my Pampoen Piesangbrood, I live for transforming the classic recipe into delicious variations for all occasions and all seasons.
So, naturally, when the fall season is in full swing and Christmas is just around the corner, I knew I had to combine my favorite Amandelmeel Peperkoekkoekies flavors with the simple and healthy banana bread. And believe me, it’s quite a thing!
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Gemmerbrood Piesangbrood
Bestanddele
- 1 ½ koppie Fyngemaakte piesang - Let 1
- ¾ koppie Sagte Bruinsuiker
- ⅓ koppie Sagte-geur olyfolie - Let 2
- ¼ koppie Ongeswafelde Melasse - Let 3
- 1 teelepel Vanielje-ekstrak
- ½ teelepel Sout
- 1 ½ koppie Meeldoelige meel - Let 4
- 2 teelepels Bakpoeier
- ½ teelepel Koeksoda
Gingerbread Spices
- 2 ½ teelepels Kaneel
- 2 teelepels Ginger
- ½ teelepel wonderpeper - Let 5
- ½ teelepel neutmuskaat
instruksies
- Verhit die oond tot 180°C (350°F). Voer 'n 9-duim x 5-duim broodpan met bakpapier uit. Spuit die papier en pan liggies met oliesproei of klapperolie. Sit eenkant.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork or the paddle attachment of your stand mixer. Mash until almost no lumps show. It must be very runny for an ultra-moist texture. Measure 1 cup + 1/2 cup of mashed bananas – if extra, freeze for later.
- Whisk in light olive oil, molasse, vanilla extract, brown sugar, salt, and gingerbread spices: ginger, cinnamon, and allspice. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
- Fold in all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and stir with a rubber spatula until a smooth consistent banana bread batter forms.
- Plaas die beslag oor na die voorbereide broodpan.
- Bak die brood op die middelste rak van die oond teen 180°C (350°F) totdat 'n prikker wat in die middel van die brood ingesteek word, skoon uitkom – ongeveer 55 tot 65 minute. Jy kan na 30 minute 'n stuk foelie bo-op die pan sit om te verhoed dat die piesangbrood te vinnig bruin word.
- Let the bread cool down on a wire rack for 2 hours before slicing or decorating.
Notes
toerusting
Voeding
Bestanddele en vervangings
This recipe is inspired by my classic banana bread, but to give it gingerbread flavors, I use soft brown sugar, molasses, and all the classic gingerbread spices.
- Fyngemaakte piesangs – Ripe bananas (with black spots) bring all the sweetness and moisture you need for the bread. If you have extra, freeze the mash for future bakes. If you use unripe bananas, the bread won’t taste as well and might not be sweet enough.
- Sagte Bruinsuiker – Soft brown sugar enhances the rich flavor and color of the bread. It also brings some moisture. You can use coconut sugar as an unrefined alternative.
- Ligte olyfolie – Olive oil adds moisture without overpowering the flavors. Other options include light avocado oil or almond oil.
- Unsulphured Molasses – This is essential for the gingerbread taste. If unavailable, substitute them with maple syrup, but note the bread will be lighter in color and won’t taste as gingerbready.
- Meeldoelige meel – Swap with whole wheat or white spelt flour for a heartier texture. For a gluten-free version, use my glutenvrye omskakelingsgids.
- Gingerbread Spices: Cinnamon, Ginger, Allspice, Nutmeg – These spices bring warmth and depth to the loaf, all you expect from gingerbread. If needed, substitute allspice with ground cloves or more cinnamon for a similar flavor.
- Bakpoeier & Koeksoda – Ensure your baking soda and powder are fresh to achieve a perfect rise.
How to Make Gingerbread Banana Bread
This recipe is super simple to whip up. Here are pictures of the key steps.

Mash the ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl.

Add the soft brown sugar, molasses, and spices.

Stir the batter with a whisk until it’s just combined.

Add the all-purpose flour to the gingerbread banana bread batter.

Combine it until it forms a sticky batter.

Gooi die beslag in 'n broodpan wat met bakpapier uitgevoer is.

Bake the bread at 350°F (180°C) for 55 to 65 minutes.

Choose your favorite frosting recipe below and decorate the gingerbread banana bread.
Versiering
I love decorating this cake to make it even more Christmassy. There’s so many options you can use to make it super fancy.
- Veganistiese Vanieljeversiersel – This vanilla frosting is a classic frosting made with just 4 ingredients, and it pairs perfectly with the gingerbread flavors.
- Veganistiese sjokoladeversiersel – For a chocolate version of my vanilla frosting!
- 3-bestanddeel veganistiese klapperroomversiersel – Hierdie versiersuiker is selfs eenvoudiger as my klassieke vanieljeversiersel, aangesien dit met net 3 bestanddele gemaak word.
- Vegan Ganache – This is ganache adds a soft a chocolatey layer on the bread.
- Kasjoeneutversiersel – Hierdie gesonder versiersuiker word sonder kasjoeneute gemaak vir 'n heerlike kinkel.
- Veganistiese Koninklike Versiersel – My koninklike versiersuiker is 'n goeie opsie vir 'n effens dikker versiering.
Once you have frosted the bread, I recommend baking a few of my gingerbread cookies to either decorate the top or crumble on top.

Carine se Bakwenke
While all you need is in the recipe card below, here are a few more tips to make this recipe perfect every single time.
- Gebruik ryp piesangs – The riper, the better! Bananas with black spots have more natural sweetness and ensure a moist loaf.
- Avoid Overmixing the Batter – Fold the dry ingredients gently to prevent overdeveloping the gluten, which could make the bread dense.
- Voorkom oorbruining – Place a piece of foil over the bread after 30 minutes of baking to avoid excessive browning on top.
- Laat heeltemal afkoel voor jy sny – Let the loaf cool on a wire rack for at least 2 hours. This ensures it firms up, making it easier to slice.






Made it today and was a huge hit. Made it gluten free. Will definitely make this again.
I am so glad it worked out GF too! thanks for sharing your lovely feedback. Carine.
Gluten Free!?!
There’s a gluten-free option in the notes, if that’s your question 🙂
It’s delicious. Thank you for all amazing recipes that you share.
This is amazing! I made muffins, instead of bread and they turned out amazing. I didn’t have molasses, so I used honey and for soft brown sugar I used Muscovado dark sugar. They are soooo delicious. Thank you for your amazing recipes. Hugs
I’m glad you liked it, and happy to hear they work fine as muffins!!
Perfect for Christmas, I love it!