I like to oot, oot, oot ooples and banoonoos. Haha! Sorry. Sorry for two things really. First, sorry to open with the lyrics of a kids’ song, but I can’t seem to get those suckers out of my head. And I’m also sorry for lying. Because I DON’T love to eat banoonoos. While I think they taste okay, I just can’t bring myself to want to peel one and just eat it plain. My brother-in-law once said he often eats bananas but he doesn’t really like to. He just eats them cuz he knows they’re good for him. I totally get that.
But bananas are the perfect addition to so many things. I love adding them to my morning shakes, and banana cakes and banana muffins are amazing. But why don’t we just save the best for last and talk about banana bread for a minute. Ahhh yeah, now I have your attention. Sweet dang, banana bread is good. But not all banana bread recipes are created equal. I have made my fair share of banana breads and it takes some work to find a keeper. My mother-in-law makes a crazy good banana bread.
But friends. Ohhh, friends. Okay, you know how I said here that Bananas Foster is my most favorite dessert in the world (probably because of the rum *wink*)? Well just imagine putting banana bread with bananas foster. Say what? Yep, I went there. And ohhh I didn’t want to come back. I was in a state of Bananas Foster Bread euphoria. The delicious, moist banana bread drizzled with a sweet rum sauce had me floating on clouds.
Have it for breakfast or make a fancy shmancy dessert out of it and top it with some ice cream and drizzle that with the rum sauce. You’d better make two loaves just to be on the safe side. Cuz you’re gonna want one all to yourself.
- Softened butter, for greasing
- 4 medium-ripe bananas, mashed (1⅔ cups)
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup coconut oil, melted (I zapped mine in the microwave for 20 secs and it was perfect)
- 3 tablespoons plain yogurt
- 1 teaspoon rum extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
- ½ cup dark brown sugar
- ¼ cup spiced rum
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9-by-4-inch loaf pan with butter. (Note: I use a paper towel to spread it around the pan)
- Combine the bananas, eggs, sugar, coconut oil, yogurt, and rum and vanilla extracts in a bowl.
- In another, larger bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until the flour is incorporated and batter is smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake until golden brown and a skewer inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean, about 1 hour. Remove from the oven and set aside while you make the glaze.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the brown sugar and ½ cup water and stir. Cook until the sugar dissolves, and then continue cooking another 3 to 5 minutes over low heat until the mixture bubbles around the edges. Turn off the heat and carefully (in case it flames) stir in the rum and the orange zest.
- Slowly pour half of the glaze over the banana bread, allowing it to seep into all the surfaces. Wait until the glaze has been absorbed, about 30 minutes, and then turn the loaf out of the pan.
- Serve remaining glaze with bread or drizzle over ice cream. YUM!
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Oh, wow! Banana Foster’s bread sounds like the best idea. I’ll take a few slices, please!
Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor recently posted…Slow Cooker Carnitas Tacos with Apple Salsa
Thanks, Ashley! Yeah, I really could have eaten the whole loaf. Thank goodness I don’t live alone and was forced to share. 🙂
Yum! That looks like pretty perfect banana bread! I’m with you on eating bananas plain though, I never do it, but love adding them to many many other things!
Stacey @ Bake.Eat.Repeat. recently posted…Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Banana Oat Muffins
Thanks, Stacey! Yep, it’s one of the best banana bread recipes ever. And I’m glad I’m not the only one who doesn’t love bananas plain! Maybe we should form a club. 😉
wow, YUM… the top of this bread looks so insane 😉 i can’t even describe how yummy it looks , it’s like i can taste it … seriously perfect!
Michele @ Two Raspberries recently posted…Apple Pie Oats Vegan GF Soy Free
Thanks, Michelle! It really is as delicious as it looks. Actually, it’s MORE delicious. You gotta try it!
I’ve been dying to try bananas foster bread from cooking light – sounds delicious
heather @french press recently posted…A Dash of Sanity’s 1st Birthday + Kitchen Aid Giveaway
Hey Heather, yeah, you totally need to try it. You’ll love it!
I don’t want to admit that I just drooled all over myself looking at that photo. I don’t want to admit it. But I have to. That bread looks deeeeee-vine!
Kim (Feed Me, Seymour) recently posted…Toasted Marshmallow Latte
Thanks, Kim! And it’s every bit as good as it looks, so drooling is totally acceptable. 🙂
I love bananas! I eat one every single morning for breakfast. I know I would gobble up this bread. It looks incredible!
Jen @ Baked by an Introvert recently posted…Sweet Potato Caramel Meringue Pie
Thanks, Jen! Yep, it’s SO delicious. I wanted to gobble it up all by myself!
Would you believe that I’ve never had Bananas Foster?? At least I don’t think I have. But I LOVE banana bread and adding spiced rum sounds good to me!
Brandie recently posted…Apple Crumble Recipe (made in mason jars)
Hey, Brandie. Oh, you absolutely MUST try bananas foster. It is so decadent and delicious! And anytime you flambe a dessert, it’s pretty dang cool! Your Apple Crumble looks amazing! I’ve never made a dessert in a mason jar, so I definitely have to try it. 🙂
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Super easy to make with few ingredients compared to some Banana Bread recipes. I used a bundt pan to bake and it was so pretty when it came out of the oven. (picture posted) No problem with sticking and it was done in the middle when baked the recommended time. Incredibly moist with a excellent banana flavor. It will be my new recipe for banana bread. Thanks!
Awesome! I’m glad it it turned out so well for you. I love the idea of using a bundt pan. Genius!