Banana Bread Butter
A quick and easy spreadable delight that captures the essence of banana bread, perfect for toast, muffins, or as a gift.
Equipment
- Medium-sized bowl
- Fork
- Electric mixer hand mixer works perfectly
- Serving dish
- Airtight container
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 2 overripe bananas mashed, the riper, the sweeter and more flavorful
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened, nice and soft so it blends smoothly
- 0.33 cup brown sugar packed, for caramel-like sweetness
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract boosts warm flavors
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon for cozy flavor
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg adds warmth and complexity
- 0.5 teaspoon salt balances sweetness and brings out flavors
- 0.25 cup toasted chopped walnuts or pecans optional, for crunch and nutty flavor
Instructions
- Mash your overripe bananas in a medium-sized bowl until they’re smooth and lump-free.2 overripe bananas
- Add the softened butter, packed brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to the bowl with the mashed bananas.2 overripe bananas
- Beat the mixture on medium speed with an electric mixer until everything is thoroughly combined and looks wonderfully creamy and smooth.2 overripe bananas
- If using, gently stir in the toasted chopped walnuts or pecans, folding them in so they’re distributed evenly.2 overripe bananas
- Spoon your Banana Bread Butter into a serving dish or airtight container and refrigerate until nice and firm, about 1-2 hours.
Notes
Toasting nuts: spread them on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 5-8 minutes, watching them closely until fragrant and lightly browned. Let them cool before chopping.