Butterscotch Banana Bread Recipe (2024)

Get ready to be hooked on this delicious butterscotch banana bread recipe. Our butterscotch bread recipe will leave you wanting more, and glad you “accidentally” forgot to eat those ripe bananas.

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If I’m honest, a good banana bread recipe is an Achilles heel for me, and this butterscotch bread recipe is the best banana bread recipe. Since we tried it once, we keep making it over and over.

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Just imagine a cute little French chef kissing the tips of his finger and releasing them to the sky. That’s how you’ll feel after your first bite of this bread. I’m not sure how to accurately describe it better than that. Haha.

So, save those overripe bananas and make this delicious yet easy dessert bread. Yes, banana bread can be a dessert! Warm up a slice and put a little butter and ooo you have an amazing dessert, no chocolate needed.

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Ingredients You Need to For Our Butterscotch Banana Bread Recipe:

  • Ripe and mashed bananas
  • Egg
  • Vegetable oil
  • Granulated sugar
  • Cinnamon
  • Nutmeg
  • Baking soda
  • Baking powder
  • Flour
  • Butterscotch chips

How To Make Our Butterscotch Banana Bread Recipe:

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When you are ready to start baking the bread and have ripe bananas, preheat your oven to 350 degrees.

Then get out a large mixing bowl and combine the mashed bananas, vegetable oil, and granulated sugar until it is well combined.

Now stir in the cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, baking soda, baking powder and mix it together well.

Once the spices have fully mixed with the banana mixture, add the flour and mix it until it is just combined.

Then just pour in the butterscotch chips and mix it all together.

When the batter is ready, pour it into a greased 9×5 loaf pan and place it in the oven for 55 minutes or until the top is golden brown.

To Make This Overripe Bananas Recipe You Will Need:

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  1. Hand mixer (THIS is my favorite one!)
  2. Large mixing bowl
  3. Spatula

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Serves: 10

Butterscotch Banana Bread Recipe

This Butterscotch Banana Bread will blow you away. It is the BEST banana bread recipe, and it's incredibly easy to make. The butterscotch chips give it the perfect amount of sweetness.

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 50 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr

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Ingredients

  • 3 bananas ripe and mashed
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 cups flour
  • ¾ cup butterscotch chips

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

  • In a large bowl, combined mashed bananas, eggs, vegetable oil and sugar. Stir in cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, baking soda, and baking powder.

  • Then add flour and mix just until combined.

  • Fold in butterscotch chips.

  • Pour batter into a greased 9 x 5 inch loaf pan and bake for 55 minutes or until the top is golden brown and an inserted toothpick comes out clean.

Notes

  • You can also make this in 3 small mini loaf pans that have been sprayed with non stick cooking spray. The mini loaves cook for about 40-42 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 332 kcal · Carbohydrates: 54 g · Protein: 4 g · Fat: 12 g · Saturated Fat: 9 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 2 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 18 mg · Sodium: 271 mg · Potassium: 161 mg · Fiber: 2 g · Sugar: 30 g · Vitamin A: 60 IU · Vitamin C: 3 mg · Calcium: 34 mg · Iron: 1 mg

Equipment

  • Hand mixer

  • Large Mixing Bowl

  • spatula

Recipe Details

Course: Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine: American

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  1. Liz says:

    Thank you for the nice recipe.

  2. Laura @ Lauras Baking Talent says:

    I bet this tastes great! What a good idea to mix butterscotch into banana bread :)

  3. Eva says:

    My kids have an unspoken house rule. NEVER eat the last 3 bananas. They know that if there are 3 browning bananas, I will always make banana bread! It is funny when one of them comes in to see only two bananas hanging on the holder. "Hey! Who ate a banana?" I will try the butterscotch chips in my next loaf. I usually use mini chocolate chips, but butterscotch chips sound delicious! Thanks!

  4. sunshine says:

    Thanks for sharing! Great time of year for banana bread.

  5. Barb Cefus says:

    I'm trying this with cinnamon chips instead!

  6. Debbie says:

    I made two loaves of this bread a few days ago and I am making more today. The butterscotch gives it a wonderful flavor! I did leave out the nutmeg as I don't care for the taste of it and this time I am going to flourthe butterscotch chips as they wanted to sink to the bottom of the bread. This is a winner!!

  7. Jen ? says:

    I made this one for Thanksgiving as well. Again another huge hit. I think my family knows I've hit the mother load of recipes at this site. Thanks!

  8. Samantha Sullivan says:

    I made this bread and everyone loved it! However, the butterscotch likes to sink to the bottom and makes the sides very dark. I see someone had the same problem and is going to try tossong them in flour. Do you think this will do the trick? I was thinking of chopping them up some so they wouldn't be. So big and hopefully not sink and burn. I hope you read and reply to your comments. This is the first time I'm post a comment. I've made several of your recipes and theyare all great!

  9. Jennifer Romeyn says:

    I chose this recipe for our bake swap day. I doubled the recipe and made 3- 8x3 loaves. I added more butterscotch as I just used 2 full bags for the double recipe. Amazing doesn't really describe this recipe. My husband, who doesn't like butterscotch, declared it the best banana bread he ever tasted. In fact, after the first double batch I made another 3 loaves (for family) and my husband doesn't want to give them out! For those that don't like butterscotch I still recommend it. The butterscotch gives it an incredible flavor, but not exactly a butterscotch taste. 5 stars. I couldn't be more impressed with this recipe and everyone loved it!

  10. kristin says:

    I love this recipe! I tried it for the first time recently and my family couldn't get enough of it! So delicious warm out of the oven. Thank you! It's a keeper!

  11. Maggie Unzueta says:

    I'm suddenly hungry, and I just ate. .. This looks so good. Maybe if I make this for breakfast and eat it all day long, I won't feel so guilty. I'm a woman with a plan. LOL!

  12. denise says:

    Wish there was a PRINT button

  13. Cyd says:

    There is a green "Print Friendly" button at the bottom of the post on the left side.

  14. Julie says:

    This is delicious! I only had two bananas so I added a diced apple. Followed the directions otherwise. Yum!

  15. Molly says:

    This is so good! I picked up some mini loaf pans a few weeks ago, so I'm glad I found this! My new favorite banana bread for sure.

  16. Cyd says:

    Hi Molly. So good to hear that you liked the bread. I'm always delivering it to neighbors. It's so yummy. I love butterscotch, so I often add more. :)

  17. Michelle says:

    I made this recipe into regular size cupcakes and baked at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.They were delicious! My two granddaughters and I loved making them.When we make them again, I will cut back on the oil. The cupcake papers appeared a bit greasy.

  18. Julie G. says:

    My teen daughter’s favorite comfort food. The butterscotch chips raise this to a new level. My go-to banana bread recipe. Thanks Six Sisters!

  19. Cathi says:

    I made this the other night and found out it is really delicious !!! I made it again 2 days later. YUM !

  20. Delaney Evol says:

    I appreciated your question on the butterscotch chips sinking to the bottom I did not see any reply or perhaps missed it. If I may ask, did you try to use a little flour with the chips the next time you made the bread (if you attempted a second time. I would be grateful if you would consider sharing if the flour with the chips kept the chips from sinking. I shall thank you in advance. Delaney

  21. Momma Cyd says:

    We have not had a problem with the butterscotch chips sticking. Spray the pan well before baking.

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FAQs

What does too much flour do to banana bread? ›

If you use too much flour, you'll end up with really dry banana bread, and If you don't use enough flour, your banana bread will be way too wet. The secret lies in how you measure the flour. The scoop out of the bag method could be packing way too much flour.

Why is my banana bread dense and not fluffy? ›

You Over-Mix the Batter

For soft and tender banana bread, gently stir the wet ingredients into the dry — don't overmix! The more you stir, the more gluten will develop. The result will be a tough, rubbery banana bread. Simply stir until moist, and then do no more.

What happens if you put too much banana in banana cake? ›

This means it's tempting to toss all your bananas into the mix when you're ready to bake, to avoid food waste. But if you add too much of the fruit into your batter, your bread could turn out mushy, heavy, and wet. So, it's a good idea to always stick to the recipe's instructions. But why is this such a problem?

Why use mushy bananas for banana bread? ›

Ripe bananas are not only softer and easier to mash and blend into a batter, but they are also sweeter, which is why baking recipes specifically call for ripe bananas in ingredient lists. As the bananas ripen, the fruit converts starches to sugars, making them sweeter and more flavorful.

What happens when you add an extra egg to banana bread? ›

Eggs are a vital part of baking. In baked goods like cakes and quick breads, they give structure and stability to the batter. Adding too many eggs while baking, however, will throw off the composition. The result could be a banana bread that is dense, spongy, and rubbery.

Is it better to use bread flour or all purpose flour for banana bread? ›

I use all purpose (plain) flour for quick breads. Bread flour would be too chewy. There's no reason why you couldn't use pastry flour, cake flour, or self-rising flour to make banana bread, though cake flour may change the texture a bit. I'm not sure it would hold up to the moisture from all the fruit.

Can bananas be too ripe for banana bread? ›

Indeed, there is such a thing as a banana that's too far gone even for baking. That's why you should know just which levels of banana ripeness are actually good to use for banana bread. Visual checks can be tricky. Bananas can go from yellow with brown spots to totally black and still be okay to eat and use for baking.

How many bananas is 2 cups? ›

2 bananas: 1-1/3 cups chopped | 1 cup mashed. 3 bananas: 2 cups chopped | 1-1/2 cups mashed. 4 bananas: 2-2/3 cups chopped | 2 cups mashed.

What happens if you put too much baking soda in banana bread? ›

Bitter Taste: Excessive baking soda can leave a bitter taste in the bread. Baking soda is alkaline, and an excessive amount of it can result in an unpleasant flavor. Unpleasant Texture: Too much baking soda can lead to a coarse and crumbly texture in the bread.

Which is better baking soda or baking powder? ›

When to use which one. Baking soda is used in recipes that also include an acidic ingredient, such as cream of tartar, buttermilk, or citrus juice. Conversely, baking powder is typically used when the recipe doesn't feature an acidic ingredient, as the powder already includes the acid needed to produce carbon dioxide.

Why does my banana bread not taste like banana? ›

The main mistake most people make is using bananas that are not ripe enough. They need to be brown. They need to fall apart when you peel them. Way past the point where you would want to eat them.

Can dogs eat bananas? ›

Yes, dogs can eat bananas. In moderation, bananas are a great low-calorie treat for dogs. They're high in potassium, vitamins, biotin, fiber, and copper. They are low in cholesterol and sodium, but because of their high sugar content, bananas should be given as a treat, not part of your dog's main diet.

What to do if bananas aren t ripe enough for banana bread? ›

Ripen Bananas In the Oven

(The bananas may leak a little during baking.) Place unpeeled bananas on the baking sheet leaving some space between them, and bake for about half an hour. Check every 15 minutes to see if they're soft enough.

What happens if you add too much flour to bread? ›

Too much flour and not enough water can cause crumbly bread – people often do this if the dough is too sticky and they add more flour rather than kneading through it.

What happens if you use too much flour in baking? ›

Too much flour will render your dough too hard to knead and when you bake it you will have a baked brick. Too much flour results in a dry, crumbly dough that's unpleasant and difficult to work with. It doesn't stick to itself and tends to fall apart when kneaded.

Does too much flour make bread dry? ›

Adding too much flour is one common mistake for beginning bakers. This produces dry bread with more crumbs. The key is to find a balance between the flour and liquid ingredients in your recipe.

Will too much flour make bread dense? ›

Too much extra flour worked into the dough while folding and/or shaping can cause dense bread. Over mixing can cause a dense loaf by the weakening and breakdown of the gluten (not likely to happen if you fold dough or hand knead).

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