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Close up photo of 2 slices of Mango Spice Banana Bread on a green plate

Mango Spice Banana Bread

A different mango and spice twist on a traditional banana bread. A great addition to packed lunches or as an afternoon snack. Makes a terrific bake sale contribution too.
Course Dessert
Cuisine North American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 1 large or 2 small loaves
Author Barry C. Parsons

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup vegetable oilvegetable oil
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 3 medium ripe bananas mashed
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 tspbaking soda
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 tsp powdered ginger
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1 tsp orange zest finely minced
  • 1 large ripe mango diced small

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Beat sugar and oil in a bowl. Add eggs, mashed banana and orange zest.
  3. Sift together dry ingredients and fold into banana mixture alternately with orange juice.
  4. Fold in diced mango.
  5. Pour batter into 1 large or two small greased loaf pans and sprinkle the tops with turbinado sugar if desired for a little extra crunch.
  6. Bake for 45 minutes to an hour depending upon pan size. A toothpick inserted in the center which comes out clean is the best indicator that the loaf is fully baked.