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February 18, 2011

The Banana and Biscuit Dilemma (Recipe: Banana Buttermilk Biscuits)

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What’s a mom to do? You have one kid who wants buttermilk biscuits for breakfast. Another kiddo wants banana muffins for breakfast. One, doesn’t care what you have as long as she gets to nibble on the dough…

What I decided to do was give my kids the best of both worlds. Plenty of dough to nibble on but it wouldn’t be regular banana muffin dough or buttermilk biscuit dough. I decided to combine the two and make Banana Buttermilk Biscuits. I wasn’t sure if it was going to work or not, but it did work…and it worked so well that neither kid wants me to make plain old buttermilk biscuits again or boring old banana muffins. They both want me to keep a hold of this recipe for Banana Buttermilk Biscuits and make it as often as I can!

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Banana Buttermilk Biscuits

Banana Buttermilk Biscuits
Author Dine & Dish

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups flour
  • 1 Tablespoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk or use this substitution, which is what I always do
  • 1/2 cup banana mashed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400° F
  • Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly.
  • Slowly add buttermilk, mashed banana and vanilla and stir to moisten.
  • Pat out dough on a well floured bread board until approximately 1 inch thick. Do not overwork dough. If dough is too moist, slowly need in a bit more flour until workable.
  • Using a floured biscuit cutter, cut out dough and place on a greased baking sheet.
  • Bake for 15 minutes or until a nice, light golden brown. Serve warm with butter and honey.
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  1. Shaina says

    February 18, 2011 at 12:23 pm

    Yum! Sounds delicious, Kristen! I’m always looking for new things to do with overripe bananas.

  2. Cookbook Queen says

    February 18, 2011 at 12:33 pm

    These look delicious and such a creative idea. Love the picture of your cute little one!!!

  3. Kirstin says

    February 18, 2011 at 12:34 pm

    Oh YUM!! these sound amazing and I think I’ll try it sometime!!

  4. Amber | Bluebonnets & Brownies says

    February 18, 2011 at 12:44 pm

    This is a FANTASTIC idea! I don’t blame your girls, Kristen, they look freaking amazing.

  5. Amanda says

    February 18, 2011 at 12:56 pm

    Love that sweet girl in there… and what a fun recipe!!!

  6. EatLiveRun says

    February 18, 2011 at 1:05 pm

    wow! these look wonderful. I’m going to be making them next time I want biscuits, that’s for sure!

  7. susan says

    February 18, 2011 at 1:13 pm

    banana buttermilk biscuits – does it really get any better than that??? i don’t even like bananas and I want one of these! have a great weekend!

  8. TidyMom says

    February 18, 2011 at 1:18 pm

    I’m making banana bread later today, I have enough banana’s to make these too! they look and sound incredible Kristen!!

  9. Estela @ Weekly Bite says

    February 18, 2011 at 2:25 pm

    How creative!! My goal is to make these this weekend 🙂

  10. Kim says

    February 18, 2011 at 2:27 pm

    Wow! This seems so simple and delicious! I am working on some banana bread right now, if I had seen this recipe before I used up my bananas (and had some buttermilk on hand) I DEFINITELY would have made these. Next time for sure!

  11. Kim says

    February 18, 2011 at 2:27 pm

    Whoops – just saw your buttermilk substitution! I totally have lemons on hand! Well, now I DEFINITELY will try making these!

  12. Deliciously Organic says

    February 18, 2011 at 2:42 pm

    I love the combination of flavors! The photo of your daughter is too cute!

  13. Tracy says

    February 18, 2011 at 2:42 pm

    Looks like a perfect compromise! Love these!!

  14. Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles says

    February 18, 2011 at 3:01 pm

    What a delicious dilemma!! I know this recipe would go over very well at my house, as we all love biscuits, muffins, and bananas. And I refuse to throw out overripe bananas, so it’s nice to be able to change it up a bit from our usual banana muffins. Thanks!

  15. Wenderly says

    February 18, 2011 at 3:47 pm

    I’ve got a few overripe bananas staring at me right now.

    Think I know exactly what to do!

    Thanks Kristen!

  16. ErinsFoodFiles says

    February 18, 2011 at 4:19 pm

    What an interesting “mashup”!

  17. marla {family fresh cooking} says

    February 18, 2011 at 4:29 pm

    Love that you found something to make everyone happy. The banana muffin – biscuit merger is dreamy 🙂

  18. Mama Kelly aka Jia says

    February 18, 2011 at 5:29 pm

    Oh now these sound like a breakfast I’d be happy to sink my teeth into.

  19. Katie | GoodLife Eats says

    February 18, 2011 at 5:44 pm

    I can’t wait to try this! We always have bananas hanging out in the freezer and my kids love biscuits.

  20. SMITH BITES says

    February 18, 2011 at 6:41 pm

    PDG Kristen (pretty darn good) – and the photo of the little one is kuh-YOOT!! i wish you’d been my mom when i was a kid!

  21. Aimee @ Simple Bites says

    February 18, 2011 at 7:07 pm

    With both bananas and buttermilk on hand – I’m jumping for joy. Really, I am. You don’t know how close biscuits and I are.

  22. Nancy @SensitivePantry says

    February 18, 2011 at 7:47 pm

    Kristen – ingenious! You are not only a creative cook but a great mom. I would have never thought to combine the two–buttermilk biscuits and banana muffins–but now that you have I find myself just having to have one. They sound amazing.

  23. Prerna@IndianSimmer says

    February 18, 2011 at 9:19 pm

    LOVE IT!!

  24. Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen says

    February 18, 2011 at 10:33 pm

    You certainly are a master at the art of compromise! Sounds like this recipe was a hit.

  25. Debbi Does Dinner Healthy says

    February 19, 2011 at 9:47 am

    I saved this recipe right away. I can’t make good biscuits to save my life! These sound sweet and delicious! Thanks!

  26. The Lucky Wife says

    February 19, 2011 at 11:41 am

    This sounds so interesting and definitely different and creative, which we love trying unique recipes. Your children are blessed to have a mom who can improvise so well in the kitchen! Thankfully, I married The Chef… or mine would be stuck with plain and boring…

  27. Lucy Lean says

    February 19, 2011 at 12:30 pm

    this sounds like a keeper!

  28. Sarah @ Mum In Bloom says

    February 19, 2011 at 12:47 pm

    If I wasn’t outta flour, I’d go make these right now. I’m anxiously awaiting my monthly Azure order 🙁
    What a deliciously simple idea! I’ll link back when I make these. Lovely photos as always 🙂

  29. *Just Fran* says

    February 19, 2011 at 2:26 pm

    Interesting concept. I never would have considered combining the recipes. Very creative mom!

  30. Jamie | My Baking Addiction says

    February 19, 2011 at 3:28 pm

    You had me at biscuit…throw in some bananas, now I am smitten! Seems like these are a definite keeper!

  31. What2Cook says

    February 19, 2011 at 5:30 pm

    Mmm mmm mmm these sound so good. I think I am going to make some next time we do breakfast for dinner. I’m thinking maybe adding some blueberries in there too.

  32. Pat says

    February 19, 2011 at 8:19 pm

    These sound so interesting ~ thanks for sharing! Your little one is adorable.

  33. dak0 says

    February 20, 2011 at 6:27 am

    That’s the Way (I Like It) – like in the song of KC and The Bang long long time ago :).
    Really genius. Your kids are very lucky.

  34. bridget {bake at 350} says

    February 20, 2011 at 11:41 am

    You are SO smart! (And I want these…..NoW!)

  35. Liz (Little Bitty Bakes) says

    February 20, 2011 at 9:00 pm

    Oh my, I’m not sure who I should thank – you, or your children! These look so yummy!

  36. Michelle says

    February 21, 2011 at 5:32 pm

    What an excellent idea! I love combining favorites and getting a wonderful treat!

  37. Jen @ My Kitchen Addiction says

    February 22, 2011 at 10:13 am

    Banana bread and buttermilk biscuits are two of my favorite things… But, I never thought to put them together… This looks amazing!

  38. Mrs. L says

    February 23, 2011 at 1:13 pm

    Now this is a recipe that intrigues me and my taste buds! What an awesome idea.

  39. naomi says

    February 25, 2011 at 12:55 am

    Great idea! I love both and never even thought to combine the two!

  40. Kelli h says

    February 28, 2011 at 11:46 pm

    Now I’m hungry.yummr

  41. Sonya says

    November 9, 2012 at 5:48 am

    I made these yesterday and WOW are they delicious! we enjoyed these with honey and peanut butter. Thank you so much for a fantastic recipe!

  42. Kim says

    July 21, 2017 at 10:56 pm

    I made this this morning and added pecans to the mix then sprinkled cinnamon on top baked them up. I also added cinnamon to the honey butter so tasty good hubby and granddaughters loved them

    • Kristen says

      July 22, 2017 at 7:42 am

      What a great addition! Thanks for letting me know you tried them and enjoyed them!

  43. Kimmie says

    July 21, 2017 at 11:00 pm

    I made these with pecans in them dusted them with cinnamon and also added cinnamon to the honey butter it was a hit!

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