Description
Moist banana bread brings comfort and nostalgia to kitchens everywhere, blending ripe bananas with rich butter into a classic treat. Sweet aromas fill homes while warm slices promise delightful moments of pure culinary pleasure you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 overripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup (2 sticks/226 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/3 cup (67 grams) packed brown sugar
Spices and Flavoring:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Optional Add-ins:
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) toasted chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Utilize an electric mixer to whip softened butter until airy and creamy, approximately 2-3 minutes at medium speed.
- Incorporate mashed bananas into the butter, continuing to mix until fully integrated; the mixture might appear slightly separated initially, so persist with blending.
- Add brown sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to the mixture, beating thoroughly until smooth and uniformly combined.
- Gently fold chopped nuts into the butter blend if desired, ensuring even distribution.
- Transfer the prepared banana bread butter into clean, sealed glass containers or airtight storage vessels.
- Chill in the refrigerator for a minimum of 2 hours, allowing the flavors to harmonize and develop a rich, cohesive profile before serving.
Notes
- Soften butter completely at room temperature for smooth, creamy texture without lumps.
- Use very ripe, almost black bananas for deeper, more intense banana flavor and natural sweetness.
- Try different nuts like pecans or walnuts for added crunch and complexity.
- Store in refrigerator up to 1 week or freeze for longer preservation, allowing flavors to develop even more intensely.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg