Bourbon Banana Bread
Got overripe bananas? Upgrade your banana bread game with this bourbon-infused recipe. The bourbon adds a rich caramel depth, making this banana bread irresistible. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert!
Equipment
- 9"x5" loaf pan
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Wire rack
Ingredients
- 3-4 very ripe bananas
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- Optional Add-ins
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup dried cherries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x5 loaf pan.
- Mash bananas in a large bowl until mostly smooth.
- Stir in melted butter and brown sugar until combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and bourbon.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Stir in any optional add-ins.
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your bread will be.
Toasting nuts before adding them enhances their flavor.
For a richer flavor, use dark brown sugar instead of light.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 10gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
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