This Beer Banana Bread is rich, moist, and full of warm flavor — classic banana bread upgraded with a splash of beer to bring subtle malt, extra depth, and a tender crumb.

It’s quick to make, smells amazing, and slices beautifully for breakfast, snacking, or dessert. The beer doesn’t overpower — it enhances, adding a quiet nuttiness or caramel note depending on the brew.

Ingredients

• 1½ cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium)
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• ¼ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
• ½ cup beer (amber ale, brown ale, or wheat beer)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Optional: ½ cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips

Beer Tip: Use a malty beer like amber ale, brown ale, or wheat beer for subtle sweetness and moisture. Avoid hoppy beers (IPAs) — they turn bitter when baked.

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat & Prep

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease and flour a 9×5″ loaf pan or line with parchment paper.

Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.

Step 3: Mix Wet Ingredients

In a large bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, sugars, eggs, oil, beer, and vanilla until smooth.

Step 4: Combine

• Add the dry ingredients to the wet and stir until just combined.
• Fold in nuts or chocolate chips if using.
• Pour into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.

Step 5: Bake

Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve With:
  • Whipped butter or cream cheese
  • Drizzle of honey or maple syrup
  • Scoop of vanilla ice cream for dessert
• Make It Toasted:
  • Slice thick and griddle in butter
  • Top with peanut butter and sea salt
  • Add a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar for a crispy crust

Storage

• Keeps for 3–4 days at room temp
• Freezes beautifully — wrap tightly and thaw overnight

Beer Pairing

• In the bread:
  • Amber ale (caramel & balanced)
  • Brown ale (nutty & toasty)
  • Wheat beer (light & fruity)
• In your glass:
  • Same beer used in the batter
  • Coffee porter for depth
  • Banana-forward hefeweizen for a flavor echo

Final Thoughts

Beer Banana Bread is the kind of cozy, flavorful bake that tastes like comfort with a twist. It’s simple, satisfying, and just different enough to make you feel like you really did something cool with those overripe bananas and that last half a beer.

Cheers to banana bread that drinks like a pint and bakes like a classic! 🍌🍺🍞

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