There is so much to love about a slice of classic banana bread or this seasonal favorite pumpkin banana bread, but this Biscoff Banana Bread takes banana bread to the next level. Each bite is filled with notes of cinnamon and a rich caramelized flavor from the cookie butter. I like to top the bread with a simple cookie butter glaze and some crushed-up Biscoff cookies for added texture because it looks so pretty! This moist and flavorful loaf has a tender crumb and is the perfect sweet treat in the morning, afternoon, or evening. There is no wrong time throughout the day to enjoy a slice! So grab your baking ingredients and measuring cups, let’s do this!
Granulated sugar: Sugar sweetens the bread and complements the bananas’ natural sweetness. It also contributes to the bread’s tenderness and moisture. Biscoff Spread/Cookie Butter: I love the Lotus Creamy Biscoff Cookie Butter. It has notes of cinnamon, ginger, allspice, and cloves, and it is just YUMMY! Eggs: Be sure they are at room temperature. This helps with mixing, proper emulsification, and even baking. Pure Vanilla Extract: Vanilla extract adds a pleasant aroma and flavor to banana bread. It enhances the overall taste without overwhelming the banana flavor. Sour cream: Sour cream can help create a more delicate and tender crumb in the banana bread. This should also be at room temperature. Milk: this might be a slightly unusual ingredient for banana bread, but it helps provide moisture and improve the overall texture of the bread. Bananas: Be sure to use ripe or slightly overripe bananas. They should have brown spots or streaks on them. These bananas are perfect for banana bread because 1. They mash effortlessly, and the texture of the mashed bananas is smoother, ensuring a more consistent distribution throughout the batter. 2. You’ll get a richer and more intense banana flavor from ripe to overripe bananas, enhancing the overall taste of your bread. Extremely over-ripe and mushy or underripe bananas that are still green are unsuitable for banana bread. Flour: spoon and level the flour to get an accurate measurement. Too much flour will result in dry bread with an unbalanced flavor and can cause the bread not to rise and become dense.