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Drunken Banana Bread

Published: May 22, 2019 By Urban Foodie Kitchen Last Updated: January 18, 2021 17 Comments

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Bananas sautéd in Cointreau add a special and super tasty twist to this greek yogurt Banana Bread!  

Banana bread loaf with slices drizzled with glaze

Even though baking was how I first learned to cook, for a long time I didn’t bake that often.  I felt like it took too much time and the results usually weren’t very healthy.  But I’ve since learned that baking is really fun and often a lot of the time needed involves hands-off time then things are in the oven. This gives me time to do things like meal prep for the week or think about new recipes for the blog.

For this recipe, I wanted to create a somewhat less traditional version of banana bread, so cooked the bananas in a little Cointreau, which gives them great flavor and makes your kitchen smell wonderful while cooking.  

Tips for Making Banana Bread

One of the secrets to keeping this banana bread moist is the addition of greek yogurt to the batter. This keeps it the right consistency without adding a lot of fat.

I should also mention that I prefer a slightly lighter banana taste, so if you just love bananas, you can add a second one to the recipe. No other changes are needed.

I typically use a stand mixer when baking as I think it just makes things easier, however, if you don’t have one you can use a hand mixer.

Storing & Serving Banana Bread

Banana bread will keep for about a week if you wrap it tightly and store it in the refrigerator. You can also freeze it if you want to keep it longer. To serve simply defrost if it’s been frozen and then microwave for about 15 seconds to warm it up a bit. Either way, wait until you are ready to eat it to add the glaze.

This makes the perfect dish for a Sunday brunch party, and also makes a nice afternoon snack with tea.  I have a “thing” for afternoon tea, especially in the fall and winter!  

Loaf of banana bread with three slices shot from overhead

Your kitchen will smell wonderful while this is baking so be ready to give this bread a taste as soon as you get it out of the pan!

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Banana bread loaf with slices drizzled with glaze

Drunken Banana Bread

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  • Author: Kathryn | Urban Foodie Kitchen
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 65 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Breakfast + Brunch
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
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Bananas sautéd in Cointreau add a special and super tasty twist to this Banana Bread!


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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 large ripe banana
  • 5 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 2 tablespoons Cointreau
  • ½ cup dark brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • ⅓ cup plain greek yogurt
  • ⅔ cup powdered sugar
  • 5 teaspoons orange juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9 inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
  2. Place flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamons in a small mixing bowl. Mix well with a whisk and set aside.
  3. Slightly mash the banana with a fork. Place 3 tbsp (56g) of butter in a medium saucepan and heat over medium-low heat. Cook until the butter is melted. Add banana and Cointreau. Cook for 3-5 minutes, until slightly thickened and bubbling. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  4. Place brown sugar and 2 tbsp (28 g) butter in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat on medium speed until small, pea-sized chunks are formed. Add eggs, one at a time, beating until smooth after each addition.  Scrape down sides of the bowl between additions.
  5. Add banana mixture and yogurt, beat until smooth. Slowly add the flour mixture and mix until well blended.
  6. Pour batter into the loaf pan. Bake for 40- 45 minutes until a knife comes out clean. Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Remove from pan and place on a wire rack and continue to cool.
  7. While loaf is cooling mix the powdered sugar and orange juice in a small bowl. Drizzle over slightly warm loaf.  Slice and serve.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 283
  • Protein: 5.3g

Keywords: Sunday brunch, quick bread

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Updated. Originally published in October 2013.

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Comments

  1. matt says

    February 17, 2014 at 6:27 pm

    In the directions you mention adding yogurt but in the ingredients there is no yogurt listed. So how much yogurt and I am guessing plain.

    Reply
    • foodiegirlchicago says

      February 17, 2014 at 8:04 pm

      Hi –
      Sorry, oversight on my part – thanks for bringing it to my attention! It is 1/3 cup plain yogurt. Happy Cooking!

      Reply
  2. Kait says

    October 06, 2015 at 5:22 am

    This looks so good! I bet the Cointreau really gives it a deep flavour! I love banana bread in any form! And the drizzle makes it that much more special!

    Reply
    • FoodieGirlChicago says

      October 11, 2015 at 12:54 pm

      Kait – The drizzle is really good, I love it on muffins and other baked things too

      Reply
  3. Marye says

    October 06, 2015 at 5:41 am

    Oh yum! This sounds so good!

    Reply
  4. Judy@ImboredLetsGo says

    October 06, 2015 at 6:15 am

    What a delicious idea to cook the banana with Cointreau…Sounds fantastic!

    Reply
  5. Mirlandra @ Mirlandra's Kitchen says

    October 06, 2015 at 9:36 am

    Oooo – I love this idea! I am excited to give it a try. Thanks!

    Reply
  6. Jennifer Stewart says

    October 06, 2015 at 10:23 am

    I think that I am totally in love with this! I might use bourbon because that is the hub’s favorite but I am totally on board with ANY liquor in my banana bread…

    Reply
  7. Chrisy @ Homemade Hooplah says

    October 06, 2015 at 1:38 pm

    Loving the idea of spiking the bananas before baking. Nice twist on a classic!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • FoodieGirlChicago says

      October 11, 2015 at 12:52 pm

      Thanks Chrisy!

      Reply
  8. Gwen @simplyhealthyfamily says

    October 06, 2015 at 5:42 pm

    This banana bread is most definitely splurge worthy! Very next baked goodie I’m going to make! oxoxo

    Reply
    • FoodieGirlChicago says

      October 11, 2015 at 12:51 pm

      Thanks Gwen, I hope you enjoy it!!

      Reply
  9. Lucy @ Bake Play Smile says

    October 31, 2015 at 3:23 pm

    Oh I love the idea of adding the liquor – so clever! Yep there’s just nothing like a bit of baking fun. So glad you got back into it! Thanks for linking up with our Fabulous Foodie Fridays party xx

    Reply
  10. Kathryn Doherty says

    November 05, 2015 at 5:06 am

    Now I’m sad that every banana bread I’ve ever made wasn’t drunk. Those poor little loaves – totally missed out. 😉 I love the sound of this bread – what a great touch to add the Cointreau! Will have to get my boozy baking on soon!

    Reply
  11. Lisa @ Chocolate Meets Strawberry says

    November 06, 2015 at 2:11 pm

    Banana bread spiked with Cointreau?! Yes please!! This looks fantastic!

    Reply
  12. Tanya @ Yummy Lil Things says

    March 19, 2020 at 1:11 pm

    I’m all for adding booze to my food whenever possible. I may throw some mini chocolate chips in there too!

    Reply
    • Urban Foodie Kitchen says

      March 23, 2020 at 7:41 am

      Love the addition of mini chocolate chips!

      Reply

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