Description
Deliciously creamy Banana Bread Butter made with ripe bananas, honey, and cinnamon for a sweet, spreadable treat perfect for toast, pancakes, or oatmeal.
Ingredients
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Banana Bread Butter Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ripe banana, mashed (about ½ cup)
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (for extra sweetness)
- 1 tsp cinnamon (optional, for extra flavor)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt (to balance the sweetness)
Instructions
- Prepare the banana butter: In a medium bowl, mash the ripe banana with a fork until smooth, leaving only small chunks if you prefer some texture.
- Mix the ingredients: Add the softened butter, honey (or maple syrup), cinnamon, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to the mashed banana. Stir everything together until well combined and smooth. You can use an electric hand mixer for a smoother, fluffier texture if desired.
- Taste and adjust: Taste the butter and add more honey or syrup if you want it sweeter, or more cinnamon if you’d like a stronger spice flavor.
- Chill (optional): For a firmer consistency, place the banana bread butter in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving. It will solidify slightly but still maintain its spreadable texture.
- Serve: Spread the banana bread butter generously on warm toast, pancakes, waffles, or fresh banana bread. It also works wonderfully as a topping for oatmeal or mixed into yogurt!
Notes
- Use ripe bananas with brown spots for the best natural sweetness and flavor.
- For a vegan version, substitute butter with a plant-based butter alternative.
- The cinnamon is optional but adds a lovely warm spice to the spread.
- Chilling is optional but recommended for a firmer, more spreadable texture.
- Adjust sweetness to your taste by adding more honey or maple syrup as desired.
