Ah, Monkey Butter—not an actual butter from monkeys, but a rich, sweet, nutty-spiced spread that’s popular in certain dessert circles, often made with peanut butter, bananas, sugar, and sometimes nuts or spices 🍌🥜✨. It’s kind of like a hybrid between peanut butter and a dessert spread.
Here’s a simple homemade Monkey Butter recipe:
Ingredients (Makes ~1 cup)
- ½ cup smooth peanut butter
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2–3 tbsp brown sugar or honey (adjust sweetness)
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)
- 1–2 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: 2–3 tbsp chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
- Mash bananas in a bowl until smooth.
- Combine ingredients: Stir in peanut butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla until creamy and well-mixed.
- Optional nuts: Fold in chopped nuts for extra texture.
- Store: Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Serving Ideas
- Spread on toast or pancakes
- Fill crepes or sandwich cookies
- Swirl into yogurt or oatmeal
- Use as a filling for cakes or pastries
If you want, I can give a “luxury, ultra-creamy Monkey Butter” recipe with caramelized sugar, brown butter, and roasted nuts—basically dessert in a jar.
Do you want me to do that version?
