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Butterscotch Banana Bread

Irresistible Butterscotch Banana Bread for Sweet Bliss

This Butterscotch Banana Bread combines comforting flavors and gooey butterscotch for a delightful dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 3 medium Ripe Bananas Very ripe, almost brown for best sweetness
  • 1 large Egg Can substitute with a flax egg for vegan option
  • 1/3 cup Vegetable Oil Melted coconut oil or butter work as substitutes
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust sweetness based on banana ripeness
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Omit or reduce to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Can substitute with allspice or omit
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour Substitutable with whole wheat or gluten-free
  • 1 cup Butterscotch Chips Or substitute with chocolate chips
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Nuts (Walnuts or Pecans) Adds texture and crunch
  • 1/2 cup Chocolate Chips Optional for chocolate lovers
  • 1/2 cup Shredded Coconut or Pineapple Chunks Add for tropical flavor

Equipment

  • Loaf Pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and prepare your loaf pan by greasing it.
  2. Mash the ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
  3. Mix in the egg, vegetable oil, and sugar until smooth.
  4. Incorporate the dry ingredients: cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, baking soda, and baking powder, stirring gently.
  5. Fold in the flour until just combined, being careful not to over-mix.
  6. Gently fold in the butterscotch chips.
  7. Pour the batter into the loaf pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 50-55 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  10. Slice and serve warm, optionally with butter or honey.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days at room temperature. Can also be refrigerated for 5-7 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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