The Best Butterscotch Banana Bread
Elevate your banana bread game with "The Best Butterscotch Banana Bread," a luxuriously moist and flavor-packed twist on the classic recipe. Bursting with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas and enriched by the creamy decadence of butterscotch chips, this loaf delivers a perfect balance of sweet and nutty flavors. The addition of optional chopped pecans brings a satisfying crunch, while melted butter and brown sugar create a tender crumb that melts in your mouth. With just 15 minutes of prep time and an hour in the oven, this easy-to-make sweet treat is perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a midday snack. Serve it warm with a pat of butter, or enjoy it plain—every slice is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 large ripe bananas
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
- 0.5 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth using a fork or potato masher.
Stir in the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until well combined.
Add the eggs and vanilla extract, and whisk until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, folding gently with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender.
Fold in the butterscotch chips and chopped pecans (if using) until evenly distributed.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Bake for 55–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
Remove the banana bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
Transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4528 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 196.9 g | 252% | |
| Saturated Fat | 108.2 g | 541% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 630 mg | 210% | |
| Sodium | 3105 mg | 135% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 644.5 g | 234% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.2 g | 83% | |
| Total Sugars | 378.8 g | ||
| Protein | 57.0 g | 114% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 419 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 17.7 mg | 98% | |
| Potassium | 2422 mg | 52% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
