Bananas Foster Bread Recipe

Bananas Foster Bread Recipe Bananas Foster Bread Recipe photo by Taste of Home Rating 5

This moist, tender bread has all the flavors of New Orleans’ famous dessert. And the rum-flavored glaze on top’s amazing! —Christen Chalmers, Houston, Texas

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Bananas Foster Bread Recipe
  • Prep: 20 min. + cooling Bake: 50 min. + cooling
  • Yield: 16 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons butter, cubed
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar, divided
  • 1-1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas
  • 3 tablespoons dark rum
  • 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/3 cup fat-free plain yogurt
  • GLAZE:
  • 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon dark rum

Directions

  • In a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in 1/2 cup brown sugar and bananas. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3-4 minutes or until slightly thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in rum; set aside to cool.
  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, flax, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. In another large bowl, whisk the eggs, yogurt, banana mixture and remaining brown sugar. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
  • Transfer to a 9-in. x 5-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Combine the glaze ingredients; drizzle over bread. Yield: 1 loaf (16 slices).

Nutritional Facts 1 slice equals 189 calories, 6 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 38 mg cholesterol, 181 mg sodium, 31 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat.

Originally published as Bananas Foster Bread in Healthy Cooking December/January 2012, p36

Tip

Banana Basics

Look for plump bananas that are evenly yellow-colored. Green bananas are under-ripe, while a flecking of brown flecks indicates ripeness. If bananas are too green, place in a paper bag until ripe. Adding an apple to the bag will speed the process. Store ripe bananas at room temperature. To prevent bruises, a banana hook or hanger is a great inexpensive investment. For longer storage, you can place ripe bananas in a tightly sealed plastic bag and refrigerate. The peel will become brown but the flesh will remain unchanged. One pound of bananas equals about 3 medium or 1-1/3 cups mashed.

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Reviewed on Feb. 13, 2013 by DViola

Made this again and it was great. Definitely one of my favorites.

Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2012 by JanetSS

Took it to a gathering and everyone wanted recipe

Reviewed on Sep. 18, 2012 by ALKaSelsor

I substituted quick oats for the flaxseed and i did not put the glaze on top. I tried to get the bread out of the pan alittle too soon so it sort of split....but it still tasted pretty good. I will make it again (and let it cool longer!) and I am planning on trying whole wheat flour instead of white and I will put the glaze on it.

Reviewed on Feb. 21, 2012 by thunder2009

I followed the recipe but used spiced rum which we had on hand. Came out great and mother in-law wanted recipe for a card club gathering next week.

Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2012 by DViola

This was great. I made it for the family. My 19 month old just loved it.

Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2012 by peacelovehellokitty

i forgot, i did however take out the flaxseed because we didn't have any, I just substituted flour for it.

Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2012 by peacelovehellokitty

My whole family loved this bread! The next time I make it again I will add more rum for flavor and more bananas. But overall with the exact recipe it was very good.

Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2012 by tommypoo

I love this recipe!! Healthy for you and and full of flavor; you just can't go wrong with this banana bread!

Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2012 by maggie2375

Very nice recipe. A different take on banana bread. I didn't have plain yogurt so I just used vanilla yogurt. I was just wondering if this freezes well.

Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2011 by interpretermom

It was very moist and everyone ate it up. We had it for dessert.

 
 

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