Banana Bread Biscotti: What to do with Leftover Banana Bread

Banana Bread Biscotti is a crunchy, sweet treat to enjoy with your coffee and a great way to use up leftover banana bread. Simply slice up your remaining loaf of banana bread, bake and cool, and you have the perfect snack.

What to make with old banana bread?

Barbara was inspired by an episode of The Kitchen on the Food Network when she made these wonderful biscotti from leftover quick bread.

Who knew you could take your leftover loaf of bread and make this delicious biscotti? This is going to be a new go-to at Barbara’s house. It was awesome.

She shared some with a friend, and she’s still talking about how good it was. It’s perfect for your morning coffee.

Banana Bread Biscotti

Before you can make the biscotti, you have to have a loaf of Classic Banana Bread! Or make it from our Crock Pot Banana Bread.

After you enjoy a few slices of the bread, cut what is left info one-inch thick slices. Then cut each of those slices in half lengthwise (you want long, skinny biscotti).

You want to bake them long enough to dry them out so they are crunchy. They may look a bit dark, but that is OK. Be sure to flip them after 15-20 minutes in the oven.

Want to dress up your Banana Bread Biscotti? Dip one end into some melted milk, white or dark chocolate. Start with chocolate chips or chocolate bars. Let it cool and then enjoy.

How to make biscotti from leftover banana bread?

Step by Step Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
2. Take a slice of banana bread (1-inch thick slices), and cut each slice half lengthwise. Place on cookie sheet. If desired, line cookie sheet with parchment paper.
3. Bake in a preheated oven for 15-20 minutes.
4. Flip biscotti, and bake for another 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
5. Cool on a wire rack.
6. Enjoy with a cup of coffee or hot tea.

Storage Instructions

Let leftovers cool completely to room temperature. Transfer to an airtight container, and store on the counter for up to 2 weeks. To extend the shelf-life, store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months.

What can I do with leftover banana bread?

• Banana Biscotti
• Banana Bread Pudding – use banana bread cubes as the base. Top with a vanilla custard, maple syrup, cinnamon, caramel sauce, etc.
• French Toast
• Make a trifle using cubed bread, sliced bananas, cool whip and cream cheese mixture, and chopped nuts such as walnuts or pecans.
• Crumble it up and use as a topping for yogurt or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
• Top banana bread with a smear of peanut butter or Nutella.

Print Recipe

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Banana Bread Biscotti

Banana Bread Biscotti is a crunchy, sweet treat to enjoy with your coffee and a great way to use up leftover banana bread.

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Cook Time40 minutes mins

Total Time45 minutes mins

Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: banana bread biscotti, biscotti from leftover banana bread

Servings: 18

Calories: 82kcal

Author: Barbara

Ingredients

• 1 loaf Banana bread

Instructions

• Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees F.
• Cut leftover bread into 1-inch thick slices.
• Cut each slice into half lengthwise and place on cookie sheet.
• Bake in a preheated oven for 15-20 minutes.
• Flip biscotti, and bake for another 15-20 minutes.
• Cool on a wire rack.
• Enjoy with a cup of coffee or hot tea.

Notes

• You want to bake them long enough to dry them out so they are crunchy. They may look a bit dark, but that is OK.
• Be sure to flip them after 15-20 minutes in the oven.
• The nutritional information below is auto-calculated and can vary depending on the products used.

Nutrition

Calories: 82kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 76mg | Potassium: 34mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 123IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg

How to Store Biscotti?

To store biscotti, place them in an airtight container or a resealable plastic bag and keep them at room temperature. They can last for up to 2 weeks. If you want to keep them longer, you can freeze them for up to 3 months. Just make sure to cool them completely before storing.

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