Ancho Chile Banana Bread Smoky-Sweet Ancho Chile Banana Bread – A Bold Twist on a Classic Ingredients: 3 very ripe bananas, mashed 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 3/4 cup brown sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup whole wheat flour (or more all-purpose) 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ancho chile powder 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon Optional: 1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts or dark chocolate chunks Directions: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper. In a large bowl, combine mashed bananas, melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until smooth. In a separate bowl, whisk together flours, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ancho chile powder, and cinnamon. Add the dry ingredients to the wet and stir just until combined. Fold in walnuts or chocolate chunks, if using. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 55–65 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. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 60 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Kcal: 280 kcal per slice | Servings: 10 slices #anchobananabread #bananaandchile #smokysweet #bananabreadwithakick #spicybanana #comfortfoodtwist #bakingwithchile #boldbanana #mexicaninspiredbaking #anchochilepowder #homemadebread #quickbreadrecipes #bananaideas #sweetheat #chileinfused #fusionflavors #bakinglove #spicybaking #bananabreadupgrade #boldflavors This Ancho Chile Banana Bread is moist, rich, and laced with smoky heat It’s banana bread—but bolder.

Mexican Chocolate Banana Bread Spiced Mexican Chocolate Banana Loaf with Cinnamon and Cayenne Ingredients: 3 ripe bananas, mashed 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 3/4 cup brown sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat) 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 cup Mexican chocolate (or dark chocolate), chopped 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (for topping) Directions: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper. In a large bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cayenne (if using), and nutmeg. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the banana mixture until just combined. Do not overmix. Fold in the chopped Mexican chocolate. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle with mini chocolate chips on top. Bake for 50–60 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. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 55 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Kcal: 290 kcal per slice | Servings: 10 slices #bananabreadrecipe #mexicanchocolate #spicedbananabread #bakingwithbananas #chocolateloaf #cozybakes #cinnamonswirl #homemadebananabread #darkchocolatebaking #bananachocolatedessert #cayennechocolate #easyloafcake #fallbaking #richbananabread #comfortfoodbakes #chocolatefix #mexicaninspiredbaking #spicychocolate #bananadesserts #loafrecipes Say hello to your new favorite twist on banana bread! This Mexican Chocolate Banana Bread is rich, spicy, and impossible to resist!