Bourbon Browned Butter Banana Bread Recipe

Name: Bourbon Browned Butter Banana Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 Tablespoons Browned Butter; 2 whole Eggs; 1-1/2 cup Mashed Ripe Bananas; 2 Tablespoons Bourbon (optional); 1/2 cups Plain Yogurt Or Sour Cream; 1 teaspoon Good Vanilla Extract; 2 cups Flour; 1 teaspoon Baking Soda; 2/3 cups Brown Sugar; 1 teaspoon Cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoons Nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoons Ginger; 1 pinch Salt; 1/2 cups Chopped Walnuts

Servings: persons

6 Tablespoons Browned Butter
2 whole Eggs
1-1/2 cup Mashed Ripe Bananas
2 Tablespoons Bourbon (optional)
1/2 cups Plain Yogurt Or Sour Cream
1 teaspoon Good Vanilla Extract
2 cups Flour
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
2/3 cups Brown Sugar
1 teaspoon Cinnamon
1/2 teaspoons Nutmeg
1/4 teaspoons Ginger
1 pinch Salt
1/2 cups Chopped Walnuts

1
Preheat your oven to 350.
2
To brown your butter, let it warm in a skillet or sauce pan at medium heat. Let it bubble, foam, and brown. The browned bits are good, keep them. Let the butter cool in the pan once browned.
3
Beat the eggs, mix with the cooled butter, banana, bourbon, yogurt and vanilla in one bowl.
4
Add the flour*, baking soda, sugar, spices and salt in another, large bowl.
5
Add the liquid to the dry ingredients and mix until combined gently. Fold the walnuts in (or you can substitute this for another nut, a dried berry or fruit or even chocolate chips).
6
I baked this in a greased square cake pan, for 20-30 minutes, but in a loaf pan, it can take about 40 minutes. Enjoy!
7
*Side note - I used bread flour for the first time around because I have a big bag sitting around. But I think all-purpose flour may work better for this type of recipe.

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* 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.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 Tablespoons Browned Butter, 2 whole Eggs, 1-1/2 cup Mashed Ripe Bananas, 2 Tablespoons Bourbon (optional), and more.

Yes, Bourbon Browned Butter Banana Bread 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.

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Bourbon Browned Butter Banana Bread

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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