This Banana Bread with Almond Butter Glaze recipe combines the classic flavors of banana bread with a rich and creamy almond butter topping. It’s a delightful treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast or as a snack.
The recipe is easy to follow and perfect for using overripe bananas. You can also customize it by adding nuts or chocolate chips to the batter for extra texture and flavor.
Delicious Banana Bread Recipe
This banana bread features a moist and tender crumb, enhanced by the sweet almond butter glaze that adds a nutty richness. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and serves 8 slices.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup sugar (or brown sugar)
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup almond butter (for glaze)
- 1 tablespoon honey (for glaze)
- 1-2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas with melted butter. Stir in the baking soda and salt.
- Add Sugar and Egg: Mix in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Incorporate Flour: Gently fold in the flour until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour into Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake: Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Prepare the Glaze: While the bread is baking, mix the almond butter, honey, and milk in a small bowl until smooth.
- Cool and Glaze: Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Drizzle the almond butter glaze over the top before slicing.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 8 slices
- Calories: 210kcal
- Fat: 9g
- Protein: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
