Banana Bread with Vanilla Bean-"Pecan Butter Recipe

Name: Banana Bread with Vanilla Bean-"Pecan Butter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Scant 1/2 cup pecans, lightly toasted; 2 tablespoons light brown muscovado sugar; 2 teaspoons bourbon, optional; 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened; 1/2 vanilla bean, seeds scraped; Pinch sea salt; Nonstick cooking spray, for greasing; 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup pure cane sugar; 1/4 cup packed light brown muscovado sugar; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 3 large overly ripe (skins should be brown) bananas, mashed well (about 1 1/2 cups); 2 large eggs, lightly beaten

Servings: persons

Scant 1/2 cup pecans, lightly toasted
2 tablespoons light brown muscovado sugar
2 teaspoons bourbon, optional
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
1/2 vanilla bean, seeds scraped
Pinch sea salt
Nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup pure cane sugar
1/4 cup packed light brown muscovado sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3 large overly ripe (skins should be brown) bananas, mashed well (about 1 1/2 cups)
2 large eggs, lightly beaten

1
For the butter: Combine pecans and brown sugar in a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped.
2
Add the bourbon, if using, vanilla, butter, vanilla seeds and salt and pulse again until smooth.
3
Scrape into a large ramekin.
4
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 24 hours.
5
Let soften again before using.
6
For the banana bread: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and place an oven rack in the middle.
7
Liberally spray the bottom and sides of a 9- by 5- by 3-inch light metal loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.
8
Set aside.
9
Mix together the flour, sugars, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda and salt.
10
Set aside.
11
Mix together the butter, oil, vanilla, bananas and eggs in another bowl.
12
Lightly fold the wet ingredients (banana mixture) into the dry ingredients using a rubber spatula until just combined.
13
The batter should be thick and chunky (do not over-mix; the batter should not be smooth).
14
If you over-mix, the bread will become rubbery!
15
Scrape the batter into the prepared pan.
16
Bake until the bread is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached, 50 minutes to 1 hour.
17
Let the bread cool in the pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes, and then remove the it from the pan.
18
Serve slices warm slathered with the vanilla pecan butter.

1170

kcal

Calories

Fat

106

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

Saved locally in your browser — visible only to you.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Scant 1/2 cup pecans, lightly toasted, 2 tablespoons light brown muscovado sugar, 2 teaspoons bourbon, optional, 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Banana Bread with Vanilla Bean-"Pecan Butter falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Banana Bread with Vanilla Bean-"Pecan Butter

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions