Butterscotch Banana Bread on a Snow Day
Okay, so I know I posted a few days ago my base quick bread recipe. Well, I tried something else, but this is only for banana bread. I like banana bread, but I'm always looking for ways to make it more interesting--and less fattening. So this is adapted from The Canyon Ranch Cooks:
Preheat oven to 350. See below for pan prep.
3 small, ripe bananas, mashed--about 1 cup
1/4 cup brewed coffee
1/2 cup brown sugar (could sub regular sugar--i just like how the molasses flavor mixes with the coffee)
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce (i usually blend an apple with a little water--it's easier than stocking applesauce)
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups spelt flour (you can use regular whole wheat, but sub a little bread flour for the rise)
1/4 cup coconut flour (can skip if you don't have it--but use one less egg)
3/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp (or more) of allspice
1/2 tsp (or more) of cinnamon
splash of almond extract (if you prefer vanilla, that works, too.)
splash of framboise liquor (you could use whatever flavor you like or omit)
walnuts (to your liking or omit--i chop or use the baking pieces from trader joe's)
butterscotch chips (to your liking or omit--I use about 3/4 to 1 cup)
Mix all and blend until smooth. I usually do the wet ingredients in one bowl. The dry in another and then mix together. If it is too soupy, add a little more flour. If it is too doughy, add a bit more applesauce or even a splash of milk.
I usually split this between two bread pans. This actually makes one loaf, but I like to spread the wealth. I use butter or coconut oil to coat the pans.
I typically set the timer for 45 minutes then I check it. If the knife comes out clean, I'm good. If it doesn't, i continue cooking in 5 minute intervals, checking with my knife until is it cleanish. I prefer it a little softer in the middle rather than all the way baked. Not gooey, just a little more dense. When finished, I put them on a rack in the pan for a few minutes. Then I loosen the sides and flip them over. You can either keep in the refrigerator for a few days or in the freezer for more. I'm sure you could do muffins, but the cook time would be a lot less.
Yep, my family devoured it.
Preheat oven to 350. See below for pan prep.
3 small, ripe bananas, mashed--about 1 cup
1/4 cup brewed coffee
1/2 cup brown sugar (could sub regular sugar--i just like how the molasses flavor mixes with the coffee)
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce (i usually blend an apple with a little water--it's easier than stocking applesauce)
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups spelt flour (you can use regular whole wheat, but sub a little bread flour for the rise)
1/4 cup coconut flour (can skip if you don't have it--but use one less egg)
3/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp (or more) of allspice
1/2 tsp (or more) of cinnamon
splash of almond extract (if you prefer vanilla, that works, too.)
splash of framboise liquor (you could use whatever flavor you like or omit)
walnuts (to your liking or omit--i chop or use the baking pieces from trader joe's)
butterscotch chips (to your liking or omit--I use about 3/4 to 1 cup)
Mix all and blend until smooth. I usually do the wet ingredients in one bowl. The dry in another and then mix together. If it is too soupy, add a little more flour. If it is too doughy, add a bit more applesauce or even a splash of milk.
I usually split this between two bread pans. This actually makes one loaf, but I like to spread the wealth. I use butter or coconut oil to coat the pans.
I typically set the timer for 45 minutes then I check it. If the knife comes out clean, I'm good. If it doesn't, i continue cooking in 5 minute intervals, checking with my knife until is it cleanish. I prefer it a little softer in the middle rather than all the way baked. Not gooey, just a little more dense. When finished, I put them on a rack in the pan for a few minutes. Then I loosen the sides and flip them over. You can either keep in the refrigerator for a few days or in the freezer for more. I'm sure you could do muffins, but the cook time would be a lot less.
Yep, my family devoured it.
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