Description
Moist banana bread transforms ordinary bananas into a comforting classic that delights home bakers. Rich butter and ripe bananas create a deeply satisfying treat perfect for morning breakfasts or afternoon snacks you’ll savor with pure pleasure.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 overripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup (226 grams or 2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
Sweeteners:
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Optional Add-ins:
- 1/4 cup toasted chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Cream softened butter using an electric mixer until airy and pale, approximately 2-3 minutes at medium speed.
- Incorporate mashed bananas into the butter, mixing thoroughly until the mixture looks uniform, even if initially appearing slightly separated.
- Blend brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt into the banana-butter mixture, beating until smooth and well integrated.
- Carefully fold chopped nuts into the spread using a silicone spatula, ensuring even distribution throughout the mixture.
- Carefully transfer the banana bread butter into clean, sterilized glass containers or mason jars with tight-fitting lids.
- Chill the prepared spread in the refrigerator for a minimum of 2 hours, allowing flavors to meld and texture to stabilize.
- Remove from refrigerator 10-15 minutes before serving to soften slightly, which enhances spreadability and flavor release.
- Serve as a delectable accompaniment to toast, bagels, muffins, or as a unique condiment for breakfast and brunch items.
Notes
- Enhance butter’s texture by ensuring it’s at room temperature before beating to achieve maximum fluffiness and smooth incorporation.
- Select ripe, overripe bananas with dark brown spots for deeper, more concentrated banana flavor and natural sweetness.
- Experiment with different nut varieties like toasted pecans or chopped walnuts to add rich, complementary crunch and depth to the spread.
- Store banana bread butter in sealed containers for up to one week in the refrigerator, allowing flavors to develop and intensify over time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 335 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg