Slow-Cooker Bourbon Banana Bread

Slow-Cooker Bourbon Banana Bread
220 min.
16
224kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Slow-Cooker Bourbon Banana Bread, a perfect treat for any morning meal, brunch, or dessert occasion. This recipe combines the natural sweetness of very ripe bananas with the rich, warm notes of bourbon, creating a moist and flavorful loaf that will have everyone coming back for seconds. With a generous addition of semisweet chocolate chips and toasted pecans, each slice is a heavenly blend of textures and tastes.

What makes this banana bread truly special is its effortless preparation in a slow cooker. Imagine the aroma wafting through your kitchen as it cooks to perfection, allowing you to go about your day while it bakes. In just 220 minutes, you can serve up to 16 people, making it an ideal choice for gatherings or family breakfasts. Plus, with only 224 calories per serving, you can enjoy this decadent treat without the guilt.

Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is simple to follow and yields impressive results. The glaze, made with powdered sugar and a splash of bourbon, adds a finishing touch that elevates this banana bread to a whole new level. So gather your ingredients, fire up your slow cooker, and get ready to impress your friends and family with this scrumptious, boozy twist on a classic favorite!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups banana very ripe mashed
  • 0.8 cup granulated sugar 
  • 0.3 cup butter melted
  • tablespoons bourbon 
  • teaspoon vanilla 
  •  eggs 
  • teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • 0.8 cup semi chocolate chips 
  • 0.8 cup pecans toasted chopped
  • tablespoons butter melted
  • cup powdered sugar 
  • tablespoon bourbon 
  • teaspoon water hot
  • 2.7 cups frangelico 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • wire rack
  • toothpicks
  • spatula
  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. Grease bottom only of 3 1/2- to 4-quart round slow cooker with shortening or cooking spray.
  2. Sprinkle lightly with 2 teaspoons of the Bisquick mix.
  3. In large bowl, stir bananas, granulated sugar, 1/3 cup melted butter, 2 tablespoons bourbon, the vanilla and eggs until well blended. Stir in remaining Bisquick mix, the cinnamon, chocolate chips and 1/2 cup of the pecans until well blended.
  4. Pour into slow cooker.
  5. Cover; cook on High heat setting 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours or until toothpick inserted in center of loaf comes out clean. Turn off slow cooker; uncover, and remove ceramic base from cooker to cooling rack.
  6. Let cool 15 minutes.
  7. Loosen edge of bread with thin metal spatula.
  8. Remove bread from slow cooker to cooling rack. Cool 1 hour.
  9. In small bowl, mix glaze ingredients until smooth and consistency of thick syrup.
  10. Drizzle over top of bread.
  11. Sprinkle evenly with remaining 1/4 cup pecans.

Nutrition Facts

Calories224kcal
Protein3.92%
Fat50.95%
Carbs45.13%

Properties

Glycemic Index
16.87
Glycemic Load
8.12
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
4.1008695208508%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.5mg
Delphinidin
0.34mg
Catechin
1.19mg
Epigallocatechin
0.26mg
Epicatechin
0.04mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.11mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:224.48kcal
11.22%
Fat:12.69g
19.52%
Saturated Fat:5.75g
35.94%
Carbohydrates:25.29g
8.43%
Net Carbohydrates:23.74g
8.63%
Sugar:21.76g
24.17%
Cholesterol:45.13mg
15.04%
Sodium:54.68mg
2.38%
Alcohol:1.03g
100%
Alcohol %:2.09%
100%
Caffeine:7.26mg
2.42%
Protein:2.19g
4.39%
Manganese:0.38mg
19.22%
Copper:0.18mg
9.02%
Magnesium:25.49mg
6.37%
Fiber:1.55g
6.21%
Phosphorus:55.98mg
5.6%
Selenium:3.73µg
5.33%
Iron:0.85mg
4.74%
Vitamin A:222.65IU
4.45%
Vitamin B6:0.08mg
3.94%
Zinc:0.57mg
3.82%
Potassium:131.45mg
3.76%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.76%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.77%
Vitamin E:0.37mg
2.46%
Vitamin B5:0.25mg
2.46%
Folate:7.91µg
1.98%
Calcium:16.82mg
1.68%
Vitamin B12:0.1µg
1.66%
Vitamin C:1.28mg
1.55%
Vitamin K:1.36µg
1.29%
Vitamin B3:0.23mg
1.15%
Vitamin D:0.17µg
1.1%