– 3 ripe bananas, mashed – 2 large eggs – 1/3 cup dark rum – 1/4 cup molasses – 1/2 cup brown sugar – 1/3 cup vegetable oil – 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour – 1 tsp baking soda – 1/2 tsp salt – 1 tsp ground ginger – 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon – Optional: 1/3 cup chopped candied ginger or dark chocolate chips
Use 3 ripe bananas and mash until smooth. This forms the naturally sweet, rich base of your tropical-inspired banana bread loaf.
Whisk together mashed bananas, eggs, dark rum, molasses, brown sugar, and oil until fully combined and slightly glossy.
Stir in flour, baking soda, salt, ground ginger, and cinnamon. Fold gently until no streaks remain. Do not overmix.
Fold in chopped candied ginger or dark chocolate chips for extra flavor and texture. These enhance the warming spice and richness.
Pour batter into a greased loaf pan and bake at 350°F for 55–65 minutes, until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
Cool in pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Enjoy slices warm with butter or toasted with a touch of honey.