Detta Pepparkaks-bananbröd 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 Pistage-bananbröd till min Pumpa-bananbröd, 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 Pepparkakor med mandelmjöl flavors with the simple and healthy banana bread. And believe me, it’s quite a thing!
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Pepparkaks-bananbröd
Innehållsförteckning
- 1 ½ kopp Mosad banan - 1 anteckningar
- ¾ kopp Mjukt brunt socker
- ⅓ kopp Mild smaksatt olivolja - 2 anteckningar
- ¼ kopp Unsulphured Molasses - 3 anteckningar
- 1 tesked Vanilj extrakt
- ½ tesked Salt
- 1 ½ kopp Heltäckande mjöl - 4 anteckningar
- 2 teskedar Bakpulver
- ½ tesked Bakpulver
Gingerbread Spices
- 2 ½ teskedar Kanel
- 2 teskedar Ingefära
- ½ tesked Kryddpeppar - 5 anteckningar
- ½ tesked Muskot
Instruktioner
- Värm ugnen till 180 °C. Klä en brödform (23 x 13 cm) med bakplåtspapper. Smörj pappret och formen lätt med oljespray eller kokosolja. Ställ åt sidan.
- 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.
- Flytta över smeten till den förberedda brödformen.
- Grädda brödet på ugnsgallret i mitten av ugnen i 180 °C tills en sticka som sticks in i mitten av brödet kommer ut ren – cirka 55 till 65 minuter. Du kan lägga en bit folie ovanpå formen efter 30 minuter för att förhindra att bananbrödet bryns för fort.
- Let the bread cool down on a wire rack for 2 hours before slicing or decorating.
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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.
- Mosade bananer – 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.
- Mjukt brunt socker – 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.
- Lätt olivolja – 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.
- Heltäckande mjöl – Swap with whole wheat or white spelt flour for a heartier texture. For a gluten-free version, use my guide till glutenfri konvertering.
- 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.
- Bakpulver och bikarbonat – 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.

Häll smeten i en brödform klädd med bakplåtspapper.

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.
Dekoration
I love decorating this cake to make it even more Christmassy. There’s so many options you can use to make it super fancy.
- Vegansk vaniljglasyr – This vanilla frosting is a classic frosting made with just 4 ingredients, and it pairs perfectly with the gingerbread flavors.
- Vegansk chokladglasyr – For a chocolate version of my vanilla frosting!
- Vegansk kokosgräddefrosting med 3 ingredienser – Den här frostingen är ännu enklare än min klassiska vaniljfrosting eftersom den bara är gjord med 3 ingredienser.
- Vegansk ganache – This is ganache adds a soft a chocolatey layer on the bread.
- Cashew-frosting – Denna hälsosammare frosting är gjord utan cashewnötter för en läcker twist.
- Vegansk Royal Icing – Min royal icing är ett bra alternativ för en lite tjockare dekoration.
Once you have frosted the bread, I recommend baking a few of my gingerbread cookies to either decorate the top or crumble on top.

Carines baktips
While all you need is in the recipe card below, here are a few more tips to make this recipe perfect every single time.
- Använd mogna bananer – 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.
- Förhindra överbruning – Place a piece of foil over the bread after 30 minutes of baking to avoid excessive browning on top.
- Låt svalna helt innan du skär upp – 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!