Jamaican Banana Bread: Sweet, Spiced, and Irresistible

Introduction

This Jamaican Banana Bread is a simple yet flavorful treat, combining ripe bananas with warm spices for a moist, sweet bread. In Jamaica, banana bread and banana pudding are often considered the same, making this recipe a comforting, nostalgic dessert or snack.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 3/4 cup brown sugar

  • 2–3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 ½ cups)

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional, for spice)

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional, for spice)

  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

How to Make