Chocolate speculoos banana bread might be my new addiction, like all my other banana obsessions, this one is right at the top of the list. All things baking are running through my head, and with only so much space to eat everything, banana bread is one of my preferred baked goodies. What makes this loaf so special is the fact that it’s loaded with festive vibes all the way. With Christmas only a couple weeks away, I can’t help but feel weird about the whole thing. Maybe when kids are involved, you realize finally that time does indeed fly and soon our little munchkin will be two years old. It feels just like yesterday that he was born.

Chocolate speculoos banana bread might be my new addiction, like all my other banana obsessions, this one is right at the top of the list. All things baking are running through my head, and with only so much space to eat everything, banana bread is one of my preferred baked goodies. What makes this loaf so special is the fact that it’s loaded with festive vibes all the way. With Christmas only a couple weeks away, I can’t help but feel weird about the whole thing. Maybe when kids are involved, you realize finally that time does indeed fly and soon our little munchkin will be two years old. It feels just like yesterday that he was born.

I just forgot what it was like with him when we celebrated his first Christmas, maybe by that stage he wasn’t a baby anymore but a very curious little munchkin. Since then he hasn’t stopped and a weekend alone with him just makes me realize how busy he actually is. For us mom’s though, it’s a crazy messy ride that you only get to see through every now and again. I really don’t have the time or energy to cook over a weekend like this, so I make a giant batch of soup, stews and banana bread. They are my lifesavers!

This Chocolate speculoos banana bread is very easy to make and you won’t even miss the eggs for that matter. It fills the house with a delish spiced chocolaty smell. The actual art of baking the perfect banana bread is waiting for this baby to cool down and that takes a lot of self control. I want to make a pecan version too and have something very special in mind.

When I think about a traditional SA Christmas there are a few things that come to mind and I’ll get around to posting some SA inspired recipes. I certainly do miss the togetherness of all of our families, not only is food the main attraction, but also just celebrating being together and what the festive season actually means behind all the bling of the Christmas lights. We have been spending the last four years with a white Christmas so to speak and the menu and also the activities have changed quite a bit!

As long as there are enough baked goodies like this one on the table I’ll be a happy gal. There is not a lot that comes close to a fresh baked banana bread. You’ll have to try it to believe me!