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Butterscotch Banana Bread with Coffee Icing

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Buttery butterscotch, bananas, and a hint of coffee icing—this banana bread is everything your taste buds deserve.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 8 slices
Calories 280 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Butterscotch Banana Bread:

  • Ripe bananas mashed: 3 medium
  • All-purpose flour: 2 cups
  • Granulated sugar: ¾ cup
  • Butterscotch chips: 1 cup
  • Baking soda: 1 teaspoon
  • Salt: ½ teaspoon
  • Eggs: 2 large
  • Butter melted: ½ cup
  • Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
  • Greek yogurt: ½ cup

For the Coffee Icing:

  • Brewed coffee cooled: 2 tablespoons
  • Powdered sugar: 1 cup
  • Butter softened: 1 tablespoon
  • Vanilla extract: ½ teaspoon

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Preheat and Prepare
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
  • Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
  • In a bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  • Step 3: Prepare Wet Ingredients
  • In another bowl, beat eggs, sugar, melted butter, vanilla, and Greek yogurt until smooth. Stir in mashed bananas.
  • Step 4: Combine Wet and Dry
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
  • Step 5: Add Butterscotch
  • Fold in the butterscotch chips.
  • Step 6: Bake
  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool.
  • Step 7: Make Coffee Icing
  • In a small saucepan, combine brewed coffee and butter. Stir until smooth, then add powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
  • Step 8: Drizzle and Serve
  • Drizzle the coffee icing over the cooled banana bread. Slice and serve.

Notes

Nutritional Values (Per Serving):

  • Calories: 280
  • Total Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g

Key Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving):

  • Vitamin A: 5% DV
  • Calcium: 3% DV
  • Iron: 6% DV
  • Vitamin C: 4% DV
  • Potassium: 220 mg

Additional Notes/Tips:

  • More Butterscotch: Can’t get enough of the butterscotch? Add more chips for extra sweetness.
  • Glaze Tip: For a smoother glaze, sift powdered sugar before mixing it with coffee.
  • Serving Suggestion: Perfect with a cup of hot coffee or tea (yes, we’re doubling down on the caffeine).