Banana butter, a delectable spread made from mashed bananas, sugar, and spices, is a delightful treat that elevates ordinary meals into culinary masterpieces. Its velvety smooth texture and rich banana flavor, accentuated by a hint of citrus and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, make it a versatile condiment that complements a wide range of culinary creations. This article presents three enticing recipes to craft your own artisanal banana butter, each offering a unique twist on this classic spread.
Recipe 1: Classic Banana Butter
This recipe presents the fundamental approach to crafting banana butter, providing a solid foundation for culinary exploration. With simple ingredients like ripe bananas, sugar, lemon juice, and a touch of cinnamon and nutmeg, this recipe yields a versatile spread that pairs wonderfully with toast, pancakes, waffles, or oatmeal.
Recipe 2: Maple-Walnut Banana Butter
For those seeking a more decadent and nutty variation, this recipe incorporates sweet maple syrup and crunchy walnuts into the banana butter. The addition of maple syrup imparts a rich, caramelized flavor, while the walnuts add a delightful textural contrast, transforming this spread into an irresistible accompaniment to scones, muffins, or yogurt parfaits.
Recipe 3: Spicy Banana Butter
For those with a penchant for bold flavors, this recipe infuses the banana butter with a hint of heat, creating a tantalizingly spicy spread. Cayenne pepper and ginger lend their fiery touch, awakening the senses and adding a unique dimension to the classic banana butter. This spicy variation pairs exceptionally well with grilled chicken, fish, or roasted vegetables, offering a delightful balance of sweet and heat.
BANANA PEANUT BUTTER BREAD
Quick, easy and very yummy too. Good for breakfast or snacking.
Provided by CORWYNN DARKHOLME
Categories Breakfast and Brunch Breakfast Bread Recipes
Time 1h25m
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease a 5x9 inch loaf pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar. Add eggs; beat well. Stir in peanut butter, bananas, flour and baking soda until blended. Fold in walnuts. Pour into prepared pan.
- Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. Remove to a wire rack to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.2 calories, Carbohydrate 32.1 g, Cholesterol 41.1 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 179.2 mg, Sugar 16.2 g
OATMEAL CHOCOLATE-CHIP PEANUT-BUTTER BANANA BREAKFAST COOKIES
What makes the perfect breakfast cookie? I've determined that people like a low-sugar cookie. They also really like oatmeal. As far chocolate? Less is more. These breakfast cookies are easy to make, assemble and serve-and are definitely not your average oatmeal-and-raisin cookies.
Provided by Amanda Rettke
Time 20m
Yield about 12 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Mash the bananas with a fork in a large bowl. Add the oats, peanut butter, chocolate chips, honey, cinnamon and salt, and stir until just combined. (The mixture may be thick and hard to stir.)
- Scoop out the dough with a cookie scoop, and form balls with your hands, pressing the dough together very tightly. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet. Bake until the edges start to brown, 12 to 15 minutes.
ELVIS PRESLEY'S FRIED PEANUT BUTTER AND BANANA SANDWICH
Provided by Nigella Lawson : Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 10m
Yield 1 sandwich
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place 2 pieces of white bread in the toaster on a light setting. Heat skillet over medium heat with 2 tablespoons butter. While the bread is toasting, in a small bowl, using a fork mash the ripe banana until it reaches a smooth consistency. Using a knife, take both pieces of the toasted bread and spread 2 tablespoons of creamy peanut butter, topping 1 side with the mashed banana. Place 1 slice of bread on top of the other forming a sandwich. Place sandwich in hot skillet browning each side, flipping with a spatula, about 2 minutes per side. Take out of skillet, slice on a diagonal and serve on a plate.
GRILLED PEANUT BUTTER AND BANANA SANDWICH
A sweet, warm breakfast idea. Cooked like a grilled cheese, but filled with melted peanut butter and warm bananas.
Provided by KATIES8422
Categories Main Dish Recipes Sandwich Recipes
Time 12m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat, and coat with cooking spray. Spread 1 tablespoon of peanut butter onto one side of each slice of bread. Place banana slices onto the peanut buttered side of one slice, top with the other slice and press together firmly. Fry the sandwich until golden brown on each side, about 2 minutes per side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 436.5 calories, Carbohydrate 56.8 g, Fat 18.7 g, Fiber 8.9 g, Protein 16.8 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 422.3 mg, Sugar 20.6 g
CHOCOLATE BANANA PEANUT BUTTER PROTEIN SHAKE
High in protein and tasty.
Provided by magmotif
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Drinks
Time 10m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Blend ice cubes, milk, banana, protein powder, peanut butter, honey, and cocoa powder together in a blender until smooth.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 561.4 calories, Carbohydrate 66.6 g, Cholesterol 59.5 mg, Fat 22.8 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 30.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 340.5 mg, Sugar 46.1 g
PEANUT BUTTER BANANA CAKE
I've had this well-worm recipe for as long as I've been married. I often make it for potluck functions. The ladies love it, but the heavy texture is a real favorite with men.-Lee Deneau, Lansing, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 15 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in bananas and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. , Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., For frosting, in a small bowl, beat peanut butter, milk and vanilla until blended; gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Spread over cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 352 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 241mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (46g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
PEANUT BUTTER AND BANANA SANDWICH
Steps:
- Spread peanut butter side to side, evenly on 1 side of each piece of bread. Slice banana in 3/4-inch slices and place on 1 piece of bread with peanut butter. Banana slices should be close together, and cover 1 side completely (usually 9 slices). Top with the other slice of bread.
- Heat butter in saute pan on medium heat. Place sandwich in pan and brown for approximately 3 to 5 minutes or until golden brown. Add 2 ounces of butter to the pan and flip sandwich to other side and continue cooking for 2 to 5 minutes or until golden brown and peanut butter is melting. Cut into quarters and serve very hot.
PEANUT BUTTER BANANA MUFFINS
If you like peanut butter and banana together, these muffins are for you.
Provided by ADDO
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Muffin Recipes Banana Muffin Recipes
Time 28m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.
- Combine 1 cup flour, oats, 1/3 cup brown sugar, and baking powder. Whisk together milk, peanut butter, banana, egg, oil, and vanilla. Add banana mixture to dry ingredients, mixing just until moistened. Fill prepared muffin cups 3/4 full.
- In a small bowl, stir together 1/4 cup flour, melted butter and 2 tablespoons brown sugar. Sprinkle topping evenly over muffins.
- Bake in preheated oven for 18 minutes, until golden brown. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.6 calories, Carbohydrate 27.1 g, Cholesterol 22.2 mg, Fat 10.9 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 164.1 mg, Sugar 11.4 g
HEALTHY PEANUT BUTTER BANANA OATMEAL COOKIES
Tasty little cookies with no added fat or sugar - these are so guilt-free, they can be eaten for breakfast. Adapted from theskinnyfork.com's Healthy Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies.
Provided by MariaMiller
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 20m
Yield 30 cookies, 30 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Mash bananas with a fork and mix in peanut butter, apple sauce, vanilla, salt, and cinnamon.
- Stir in oats and coconut.
- Drop by tablespoon onto a non stick cookie sheet (lined with parchment paper or sprayed with non-stick spray). I use a small cookie scooper.
- Flatten a bit to shape the cookie (they don't rise or spread at all when baking).
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through.
- Allow to cool, and enjoy!
CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER BANANA CREAM PIE
Provided by Anne Thornton, Host of Dessert First
Time 4h10m
Yield 1 (9-inch) pie
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a deep 9 by 2-inch pie plate.
- Drizzle the crushed vanilla wafers with the melted butter and stir until blended. Press on the bottom and up the sides of the pie plate. Pop in the oven and bake until lightly browned, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for about 30 minutes.
- Toss the banana slices with the orange juice, making sure all the slices get coated. (This helps keep the bananas from browning.) Place the slices on a paper towel-lined plate and pat any excess juices dry.
- Arrange half the banana slices in a single layer over the cooled crust. Cover completely with the Chocolate Pudding, spreading it with an offset spatula or butter knife. Top with the rest of the bananas. Sprinkle the peanut brittle crumbs over the bananas. Place dollops of the Peanut Butter Cream on top, spreading it out evenly. Chill the pie in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours.
- Whip the cream until stiff peaks are just about to form. Whip in the almond extract and sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Take the pie out of the refrigerator. Place dollops of the whipped cream on top and spread it out evenly. Scatter pieces of peanut brittle on top and serve.
- Whisk the sugar, cocoa powder and flour in a bowl until there are no lumps. Crack the eggs into the bowl, add the yolks and whisk into a paste. Slowly whisk in 1 cup milk until it is fully incorporated, and then whisk in the remaining 1 cup milk. Put the milk mixture into a saucepan and put over medium heat. Cook, whisking constantly, until it starts to look like pudding, 10 to 15 minutes. It will begin to bubble and it will hold soft peaks when you lift the whisk out. Take off the heat and cool to room temperature.
- Beat the cream cheese and confectioners'sugar with an electric mixer until completely smooth. Add the vanilla and peanut butter, beating until fully incorporated. In a separate bowl, beat the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Working in batches, taking care not to deflate the whipped cream, fold a large spoonful of whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture. Fold in the remaining cream in 2 additions.
PEANUT BUTTER BANANA OATMEAL RAISIN
These cookies are a delicious combination of flavors.
Provided by MUFFQUEEN
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Banana Dessert Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
- In a medium bowl, stir together mashed banana, peanut butter, white sugar and brown sugar until smooth. Then mix in the egg whites. Add flour and baking soda, mix until just blended, then stir in the rolled oats and raisins.
- Drop cookie dough by heaping spoonfuls onto an unprepared cookie sheet. Bake for 15 to 17 minutes in the preheated oven. When cookies are done, remove from the baking sheet and cool on wire racks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 223 calories, Carbohydrate 35 g, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 145.5 mg, Sugar 18.5 g
PEANUT BUTTER BANANA PANCAKES
I have a common pancake recipe that I modify from time to time. This one tastes fantastic with warm maple or strawberry syrup. I freeze leftover pancakes and reheat in the toaster, spreading them with strawberry or raspberry jam. Yum!
Provided by ELFMAN42
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Pancake Recipes Banana Pancake Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat a griddle to medium heat.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt together in a mixing bowl. Combine milk, banana, peanut butter, egg, canola oil, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl; pour into the flour mixture and whisk together until thoroughly mixed.
- Ladle batter in 1/4 cup portions onto hot griddle. Cook until tiny air bubbles form on top, 2 to 5 minutes; flip and continue cooking until the bottoms are browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Repeat with remaining batter. Keep finished pancakes warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 142.3 calories, Carbohydrate 18.5 g, Cholesterol 15.7 mg, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 389.6 mg, Sugar 4.2 g
SIMPLE PEANUT BUTTER BANANA BREAD
Classic banana bread with a generous helping of peanut butter makes this easy loaf a delicious breakfast treat or snack.
Provided by LaurasFaves
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Fruit Bread Recipes 100+ Banana Bread Recipes Banana Nut Bread Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 4x8-inch loaf pan.
- Beat peanut butter and shortening in a bowl. Gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Beat one egg into peanut butter mixture until completely blended before beating in the second egg. Stir in mashed banana.
- Combine flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a bowl. Stir flour mixture into banana mixture alternately with buttermilk, mixing until batter is just blended. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 336 calories, Carbohydrate 37.9 g, Cholesterol 37.4 mg, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 8.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 355.1 mg, Sugar 17.4 g
ELVIS PRESLEY'S GRILLED PEANUT BUTTER AND BANANA SANDWICH
Make and share this Elvis Presley's Grilled Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwich recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Troy A. Hakala
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 10m
Yield 1 sandwich, 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Spread peanut butter on one slice of bread.
- Mash banana and spread it on the other slice of bread.
- Put the slices together to form the sandwich.
- Melt butter (not the peanut butter) in a frying pan.
- Fry the sandwich in the pan on both sides until it's golden brown.
PEANUT BUTTER BANANA MILKSHAKE
Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King
Categories dessert
Time 5m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Put the ice cream, peanut butter, milk and banana in a blender and mix on high speed until fully combined. Pour into glasses, top with whipped cream and chopped peanuts and serve immediately.
PEANUT BUTTER BANANA BREAD
Delight your guests with this nutty bread made using banana, chocolate and Gold Medal® all-purpose flour.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 3h50m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or non-stick pans). Grease bottoms only of 2 (8x4-inch) loaf pans with shortening.
- In small microwavable bowl, microwave peanut butter and butter uncovered on High 30 to 45 seconds or until butter is melted. Stir until mixture is smooth.
- In large bowl, beat sugar and eggs with electric mixer on medium speed 1 minute or until blended. On low speed, add peanut butter mixture; beat well. In another bowl, mix flour, baking soda and salt. Add flour mixture alternately with sour cream to peanut butter mixture, beating on low speed until blended. Stir in bananas, chocolate chips and vanilla until blended. Divide batter between pans.
- Bake 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 34 g, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 200 mg
PEANUT BUTTER-BANANA COOKIES
Subtle flavors make these healthier peanut butter-banana-chocolate chip cookies. I mix up the ingredients all the time using whatever I have handy.
Provided by LAUREN3581
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Banana Dessert Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Beat egg in a large bowl. Add peanut butter, oatmeal. banana, sugar, chocolate chips, and vanilla extract. Place 1-inch balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet; press balls down using a spoon.
- Bake in the preheated oven 9 to 12 minutes; cookies will look slightly raw. Cool 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.4 calories, Carbohydrate 15.3 g, Cholesterol 13.6 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 104.6 mg, Sugar 9.5 g
PEANUT BUTTER AND BANANA SMOOTHIE
Like a peanut butter and banana sandwich in liquid form. Makes a nice thick breakfast smoothie.
Provided by Diane
Categories Drinks Recipes Smoothie Recipes Banana
Time 10m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a blender, combine banana, peanut butter and soy milk. Blend until smooth. Pour into glasses and drizzle with honey for garnish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 487.9 calories, Carbohydrate 75.5 g, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 13.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 212.9 mg, Sugar 56.7 g
PEANUT BUTTER BANANA FRENCH TOAST SKILLET RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: baguette, eggs, heavy cream, vanilla extract, cinnamon, unsalted butter, brown sugar, peanut butter, large banana
Provided by Julie Klink
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375˚F (190˚C).
- On a cutting board, cut the baguette in half lengthwise, then slice into 1-inch (2 ½ cm) pieces.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, ½ cup heavy cream, the vanilla, and cinnamon.
- Add the bread to the egg mixture and stir until evenly coated.
- Heat a large cast-iron skillet over low heat. Add the butter, brown sugar, and remaining ½ cup of heavy cream. Whisk to combine and cook until bubbling, about 3 minutes.
- Whisk in the peanut butter until fully incorporated and bubbling, about 3 minutes. Add the sliced bananas and stir to coat.
- Pour the bread mixture over sauce into skillet and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30 minutes, until golden and crispy.
- Let the skillet cool for about 5 minutes, then cover with large plate. Holding one hand over the plate, gently flip the skillet upside-down, allowing the French toast to release from the pan with the banana layer on top. Slice and serve.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 610 calories, Carbohydrate 60 grams, Fat 37 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 15 grams, Sugar 30 grams
BANANA BUTTER PECAN CAKE
A Thanksgiving favorite at my house!
Provided by tbakercakes
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Pecan Dessert Recipes
Time 2h5m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Generously grease and flour a 9-inch fluted tube pan (such as a Bundt®).
- Mix butter pecan cake mix, water, vegetable oil, eggs, bananas, pecans, and toffee baking bits in a bowl until thoroughly combined. Pour batter into prepared tube pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cake is lightly golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 30 to 40 minutes. Cool the cake in the tube pan for 15 minutes. Place a serving platter on top of the pan and invert pan. Gently lift pan from cake and let cake finish cooling.
- Melt butter and brown sugar in a saucepan over low heat, stirring until combined. Bring to a boil, stir in milk, and return to a rolling boil. Remove from heat; beat confectioners' sugar and vanilla extract into butter mixture to make a smooth frosting. Spread over cooled cake and allow to stand until frosting has set, about 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 604.1 calories, Carbohydrate 93.8 g, Cholesterol 75.4 mg, Fat 25.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 387 mg, Sugar 69.9 g
Tips:
- Choose ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter the banana butter will be. Look for bananas that are yellow with brown spots.
- Use a food processor or blender: This will make the process of pureeing the bananas much easier and faster.
- Cook the banana butter over low heat: This will help to prevent the banana butter from burning and will allow the flavors to develop slowly and evenly.
- Stir the banana butter frequently: This will help to prevent the banana butter from sticking to the bottom of the pan and will also help to distribute the heat evenly.
- Add spices and flavorings to taste: You can add a variety of spices and flavorings to your banana butter, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, or vanilla extract. Be creative and experiment with different flavors to find the perfect combination for your taste.
- Store the banana butter in a sealed container in the refrigerator: Banana butter will keep for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator. You can also freeze the banana butter for up to 6 months.
Conclusion:
With its sweet and creamy texture and versatile uses, banana butter is a delicious and flavorful addition to any pantry. Whether you use it as a spread on toast, a topping for pancakes or waffles, or an ingredient in baking, banana butter is sure to please everyone. Using a food processor ensures a smooth and creamy banana butter, but you can also use a blender or immersion blender if preferred. Enjoy the deliciousness and versatility of homemade banana butter!
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