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Almond Butter Banana Bread

by Michaela
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Probably the BEST RECIPE for banana bread with almond butter! It's in the oven in just 10 minutes! This moist banana bread is wonderfully soft and tastes simply amazing.

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Blog post and recipe updated on February 2nd, 2024

This almond butter banana bread goes just as well for breakfast as it does for afternoon coffee or as a snack in between. It is ideal to pack up and enjoy on the go. You can also freeze in portions to have a handy snack.

The number of recipes for banana bread on the Internet is probably in the five-digit range. BUT you should NOT miss the recipe for this moist almond butter banana bread! I can't count how many times I've baked it already.

This is why you will love this recipe for a moist banana bread with almond butter

  • This delicious banana bread is slightly crispy on the outside and soft and moist on the inside. When it's freshly baked and still warm it's the best. Mmm...
  • It's ideal to use up very ripe bananas.
  • The almond butter doesn't only give this banana bread a delicious nutty flavor, but it's also responsible for it to be extra moist .
  • This almond butter banana bread tastes great for breakfast or brunch and it is a delicious snack for on the go.
  • It's ideal for freezing (in slices or as a whole piece) and defrost whenever you feel like it.
  • It's is very easy to make. All you need is two bowls in which you can mix the ingredients.
  • Your kitchen will smell so good! Bananas, cinnamon, brown sugar - imagine this scent! :)

Easy Banana Bread with Almond Butter - Ingredients

This moist banana bread with almond butter is made out of these ingredients:

  • Bananas. Be sure to use ripe bananas, those whose peel already has brown spots. These bananas are optimally sweet and soft.
  • Flour. All-purpose flour or spelt cake flour.
  • Butter. For this recipe you'll need melted butter.
  • Sugar. I prefer using fine light brown sugar. You can use granulated sugar instead as well.
  • Almond Butter. Use creamy almond butter made out of 100% nuts. This one has the best flavor.
  • Chocolate. You can use either chocolate drops or chopped chocolate.
  • Eggs.
  • Cinnamon.
  • Baking Powder.
  • Pinch of Salt.

How to make a soft Banana Bread with Almond Butter

Preparing this banana bread is very uncomplicated. You need 2 mixing bowls and a rectangular baking pan (approx. 28×10 cm).

Place the bananas in a large bowl and mash them with a fork. Alternatively, you can also mix them in a blender.

Add eggs, almond butter and sugar and stir everything together.

Add the melted butter and mix everything well again.

Place all dry ingredients in a separate bowl and mix well with a whisk.

Add the dry ingredients and 2/3 of the chocolate chips to the liquid ingredients and stir everything together. Mix only as long as necessary so that the banana bread does not become sticky after baking.

Pour the dough into a prepared baking pan. If it is not made of silicone, be sure to line it with baking paper so that the banana bread doesn't stick. Then sprinkle with the remaining chocolate chips and bake in the preheated oven for about 55 minutes until golden brown.

Moist Almond Butter Banana Bread - Tips & FAQ

Which bananas are best for this recipe?

Ripe bananas are the key for a good, tasty banana bread. The bananas are best when their peel is slightly brown. Then they are perfectly sweet and soft and therefore ideal to mash.

You can mash the bananas with a fork or in a blender. It's totally up to you.

Can I replace the almond butter with another nut butter?

Yes! Instead of almond butter, you can also use hazelnut or cashew butter.

What do I do if I don't have chocolate chips at home?

If you don't have chocolate chips on hand, you can also chop a bar of chocolate into small pieces.

Is there anything I should consider when baking the banana bread?

Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients quickly and only as much as necessary. If you stir for too long, there is a risk that the banana bread will become firm.

How should I store the banana bread? Can I freeze it?

In my opinion, a banana bread tastes best when it's freshly baked and still warm. That way it's crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside.

If you want to freeze it, it's best to do it the same day. This way you get the best result after defrosting. I always cut it straight into slices and put little paper “spacers” between them. This way I can defrost it in portions.

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5 from 17 Ratings

Almond Butter Banana Bread

This is probably the BEST RECIPE for almond butter banana bread! It is soft, moist and loaded with bananas, cinnamon and chocolate.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cooking / Baking Time55 minutes
Total1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 10 medium

Equipment

  • 2 mixing bowls
  • loaf pan- approx. 28x10cm / 11x4 inches; if it's not "non-stick" or silicone, grease it with a little bit of butter and dust with flour or add parchment paper to it

Ingredients

  • 3 medium ripe bananas approx. 350 grams
  • 100 g butter melted
  • 2 medium Eggs preferably organic
  • 60 ml almond butter
  • 120 g sugar light brown sugar or granulated sugar
  • 150 g chocolate chips semi-sweet; alternatively chopped chocolate
  • 260 g cake spelt flour or all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp cinnamon grounded
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract optional
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 170°C / 338°F top/bottom heat. Line a loaf pan with baking paper or grease with butter and dust with flour.
  • Peel the bananas, place them in a larger bowl and mash them finely with a fork.
  • In a separate bowl mix flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt.
  • Add the almond butter, eggs, sugar and vanilla to the bananas and mix well. Then stir in the melted butter. Stir in the dry ingredients and 2/3 of the chocolate chips with a spatula until a homogeneous dough is formed.
  • Pour the batter into the loaf pan. Top with the rest of the chocolate chips.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 Minutes. If it's already very brown after 40 minutes you can top the surface with aluminium foil. To make sure it's fully baked, insert a toothpick. If it comes out clean its done, if there's dough on it, bake for few more minutes.
  • Let cool in the loaf pan for 10 minutes. Remove and let cool to room temperature on a cake rack.

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2 comments

Maria 19/04/2024 - 10:17

5 stars
So lecker 😍

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Maria 19/04/2024 - 10:17

5 stars
Das ist das wahrscheinlich wirklich beste Bananenbrot Rezept 😍

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