These Bourbon Banana Bread bites make a delicious quick no bake dessert! A gluten free Bourbon Banana bread bites recipe with a little “spike” and seasonal spices. Whip them up for a holiday dessert or tasty snack ready in no time. Dairy free and non alcoholic Vegan option.
It’s time for end of week happy hour y’all! Oh I’ve been dying to share these no bake honey bourbon banana bread bites for weeks now. And sadly, I do t have any left for us to eat today. But that’s okay, I’ll happily make more today during this “happy hour!” Heavens yes!
So about that combo. Bourbon banana bread. I’d like to thank Laura (Sprint to the Table) for spurring on that flavor. We exchanged quite a few texts about bites and bourbon. And a whole lot more entertaining text messages. Ahh, yes. Gotta love those friends! The friends that encourage boozy balls…errr bites.
Friends, today we are going to pretend we’re have a happy hour together. No work talk. No nerdy nutrition talk (except the one where I explain about gluten free bourbon). No political talk… oh heck no! Today’s happy hour is HAPPY! Let’s first bust out a bowl and whip up these EASY PEASY no bake honey bourbon banana bread bites. Then someone can make the Hot toddy‘s and we’ll have a grand ol’ time.
Sound good?
Okay, so in order for these to taste like honey bourbon banana bread, you’r gonna need a few simple ingredients.
Simple INGREDIENTS for these NO BAKE Honey Bourbon Banana bread Bites:
Banana Chips (or freeze dried banana works)
Walnuts or pecans
Almond butter
Honey (if you are vegan, feel free to use agave or maple syrup)
Cinnamon and nutmeg
Pinch of sea salt
Almond flour
And of course, BOURBON! (for 100% gluten free bourbon use Hudson Baby Bourbon Whiskey)
Don’t want to use bourbon? Try 1/2 tsp almond or rum extract for a nice flavor “kick.”
*Notes about the Bourbon* —> Is it gluten free?
Well, yes and no. You see, the gluten protein is removed during the distillation process. But that doesn’t mean it’s safe for all. If you have celiac, I would stick to the bourbon made from a gluten free grain (like Hudson), or opt for the gluten free almond extract listed above. If you are gluten sensitive, then a little bourbon in cooking or drinking should be no prob! Then again, everyone is different. So DO WHAT YOU FEEL IS BEST –> Like for reals.
Basically, know your gluten free booze. Capeesh?
I promise you they do taste like boozy banana bread. Well, depending on how much Bourbon you decide to add. A little goes a long way ya’ll. The banana chips mixed with cinnamon, nutmeg, honey, nuts, and almond butter… oh ya, that’s a good cakey banana bread texture right there.
The key to making them sticky, soft, yet still in ball form? Well, you must let the batter sit in the fridge. It will create magic I tell ya! But it’s also extremely hard to NOT EAT the whole batter while you wait. Just sayin…
That being said, let’s get the Ball rolling (pun intended) on these Honey bourbon Banana Bread Bites. They are so good as a holiday treat, no bake dessert bite or just afternoon pick me up snack.
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No Bake Honey Bourbon Banana Bread Bites {Gluten Free, Dairy Free}30 minPrep Time
30 minTotal Time
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1 cup banana chips (see notes for substitute) 1/2 cup pecan or walnuts (chopped or halved) 3/4 to 1 cup almond flour (depending on the type of nut butter you use) 1/3 cup almond butter (no stir works best) 1 tbsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp nutmeg pinch of salt 1 tsp vanilla 1/4 cup honey (or maple syrup if vegan) 1 -2 tbsp or more if you want extra boozy of Bourbon (use
Hudson Bourbon
to keep Gluten free) coconut sugar and extra cinnamon/spices for rolling Instructions
Lightly Grind up your banana chips in a food processor. Be sure not to over process. Transfer into a mixing bowl. Add your almond flour, cinnamon/nut meg, and nut butter. Stir ingredients all together. • Add in your honey a little at time. Then mix with spoon or hand. If batter is too runny, add more almond flour. Add in your bourbon and vanilla then mix again well with hands. Place the batter in the fridge for 30 minutes or freezer for 10 minutes so it can harden a little bit. Once the batter has set, Roll into 1-1.5 inch balls and place on cookie tray or plastic ware with parchment paper underneath. Let them freeze for 20-30 minutes. Dust with additional cinnamon and coconut sugar if desired. Then transfer into sealed container if not using right away. keep in fridge or freezer for up to 6 weeks. Cuisine: american | Recipe Type: snack/dessertNotes
The batter can get sticky depending on how fine you grind your banana chips and nuts. Just add more almond flour or even coconut flour to thicken. Or let batter sit in fridge longer after mixing.
If you don't have banana chips, you can use freeze dried banana but you will probably have to adjust the honey and nut butter ratio.
6.6.16http://www.cottercrunch.com/bourbon-banana-bread-bites-gluten-free/ Nutrition Per Bite using banana Chips
I may have just solved the worlds problem’s during this happy hour. Yep. You get your banana bread without baking. You get your bourbon without gluten. You get your sweet tooth craving without processed sugars. You get an easy peasy dessert recipe made in 30 minutes or less……no oven needed.
Let’s raise our glasses and toast to that ya’ll!
These Honey Bourbon Banana Bread bites are delish! An easy no bake dessert! #glutenfree
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These are not gluten free, but I’m thinking we could make that happen with this gluten free banana bread, yes?
Kahlua Banana Bread
Rum Coconut Banana Bread
Cheers to No bake HONEY BOURBON BANANA BREAD BITES!
What’s your favorite easy holiday dessert recipe?
Stay tasty my friends.