Best 5 Banana Nut Bread Gift Mix In A Jar Recipes

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Banana nut bread is a classic comfort food that can instantly put a smile on your face. With its moist, tender texture, subtly sweet banana flavor, and the delightful crunch of walnuts, it's no wonder why this homemade treat is such a crowd-pleaser. Now, imagine being able to give the gift of freshly baked banana nut bread in a jar! This easy recipe will provide you with step-by-step instructions on how to create a delightful banana nut bread gift mix in a jar. Using pantry-friendly ingredients, you can whip up a batch of dry ingredients, layer them beautifully in a jar, and seal it for later use. When the recipient is ready to bake, they simply need to add a few fresh ingredients to the jar, shake it up, pour it into a loaf pan, and pop it in the oven. The result is a delicious, homemade banana nut bread that's perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

BANANA NUT BREAD BAKED IN A JAR



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This makes a great gift for friends and neighbors. Also great for Christmas Bazaar item. Decorate with pretty label and a circle of Christmas fabric under the jar ring. Using the same basic recipe you can substitute different fruits and vegetables to make other varieties.

Provided by Linda Jean

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Fruit Bread Recipes     100+ Banana Bread Recipes     Banana Nut Bread Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 12

⅔ cup shortening
2 ⅔ cups white sugar
4 eggs
2 cups mashed bananas
⅔ cup water
3 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
⅔ cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease insides of 8 (1 pint) straight sided, wide mouth canning jars.
  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, bananas, and water. Sift together flour, baking powder, soda, salt, cinnamon, and cloves. Add to banana mixture. Stir in nuts.
  • Pour mixture into greased WIDE MOUTH pint jars, filling 1/2 full of batter. Do NOT put lids on jars for baking. Be careful to keep the rims clean, wiping off any batter that gets on the rims.
  • Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 45 minutes. Meanwhile, sterilize the lids and rings in boiling water.
  • As soon as cake is done, remove from oven one at a time, wipe rims of jars and put on lid and ring. Jars will seal as cakes cool. Place the jars on the counter and listen for them to "ping" as they seal. If you miss the "ping", wait until they are completely cool and press on the top of the lid. If it doesn't move at all, it's sealed.
  • Jars should be eaten immediately or kept sealed in refrigerator for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.7 calories, Carbohydrate 40.3 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 261.3 mg, Sugar 24.7 g

BANANA BREAD MIX IN A JAR



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This easy mix is layered in a quart mason jar and makes a nice last-minute food gift idea. Adjustments can be made for a vegan option too.

Provided by Beverly

Categories     Snack

Number Of Ingredients 7

1¾ cups Flour
2 tsp Baking Powder
1/4 tsp Baking Soda
1/2 tsp Salt
2/3 cup Sugar
1/4 cup Walnut Pieces
1/4 cup Mini Chocolate Chips

Steps:

  • In a quart mason jar, layer the ingredients in the order given above.
  • Put a lid on the jar and add a label with the instructions given in the next step.
  • You will also need: 2 large ripe bananas, 2 eggs, and 1/3 cup vegetable oil.In a large mixing bowl mash the bananas and then stir in the eggs and oil. Add in the contents of the jar and mix everything together. Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until a knife or toothpick inserted comes out clean.

BANANA NUT BREAD (GIFT MIX IN A JAR)



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Gift jar directions at bottom of the recipe - add onto a recipe card and attach to the gift! Or skip the gift making and indulge yourself with this treat!! NOTE: This recipe is to be prepared one QUART size wide mouth canning jar and will yield one 9-inch loaf.

Provided by Mom2Rose

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 loaf, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
1 cup walnuts, chopped
2 ripe bananas, mashed
1/2 cup solid shortening
1/3 cup buttermilk
2 eggs

Steps:

  • Creating the Gift in a Jar:
  • Wash and thoroughly dry a 1-quart wide-mouth canning jar.
  • Layer the ingredients in the jar as listed above starting with the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, sugar, and then walnuts - make sure to press firmly with a flat bottomed object after each addition; make the layers as level as possible.
  • Secure the lid and decorate as desired; attach the instructions for making these cookies found below.
  • BANANA NUT BREAD GIFT TAG:
  • Additional ingredients to be added by the recipient: 3 ripe bananas, 1/2 cup solid shortening (Crisco), 1/3 cup buttermilk and 2 eggs.
  • BANANA NUT BREAD INSTRUCTIONS:
  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • In a large bowl, blend the bananas, shortening, buttermilk and eggs.
  • Add the contents of the jar and stir just until combined; do not overstir.
  • Pour the batter into a greased 9-inch loaf pan.
  • Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean.
  • Cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then remove the bread and cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts :

CAKE MIX BANANA NUT BREAD



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Talk about easy! This freezes great! It is one of those recipes that get better after several days, so it is a good one to share with others during the holidays.

Provided by Junebug

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 Cake

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 box duncan hines banana cake mix
4 eggs
1/2-3/4 cup water
1/4 cup oil
3 -5 ripe bananas, mashed
1 1/2 cups chopped nuts, optional
1 (3 1/2 ounce) box instant banana pudding mix

Steps:

  • Mix according to directions on the package, except add the bananas and nuts last.
  • Bake in a greased and floured, tube pan, bundt pan or two loaf pans.
  • Done when toothpick comes out clean.
  • Approximately 1 hour for the tube or bundt pan and 45 minutes for the loaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2664.5, Fat 181.8, SaturatedFat 27.9, Cholesterol 846, Sodium 3102.3, Carbohydrate 223.6, Fiber 27.7, Sugar 128, Protein 64.6

BANANA NUT BREAD CHEX™ PARTY MIX



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All the flavors of America's favorite fruit bread now come together in a fun new snack mix made in minutes in your microwave.

Provided by Chex

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Chex® Party Mix

Time 15m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups Cinnamon Chex™ cereal
2 cups Wheat Chex™ cereal
2 cups Banana Nut Cheerios™ cereal
½ cup walnuts
¼ cup butter or margarine
¼ cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 ounces freeze-dried bananas with cinnamon

Steps:

  • In large microwavable bowl, measure cereals and walnuts; set aside.
  • In 2-cup microwavable measuring cup, microwave butter until melted, about 30 seconds. Stir in brown sugar and corn syrup; microwave 30 seconds longer or until mixture is boiling. Stir in vanilla and cinnamon. Pour over cereals, stirring until evenly coated.
  • Microwave uncovered on High about 3 minutes, stirring every minute, until mixture is glazed. Stir in dried bananas. Spread on waxed paper to cool. Store in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.8 calories, Carbohydrate 24.2 g, Cholesterol 8.7 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 153.3 mg, Sugar 8.4 g

Tips:

  • Choose ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your banana nut bread will be.
  • Use a good quality baking mix: A good quality baking mix will ensure that your bread turns out light and fluffy.
  • Add nuts and spices to taste: You can add any type of nuts or spices that you like to your banana nut bread. Some popular options include walnuts, pecans, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make your bread tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the bread at the right temperature: The ideal temperature for baking banana nut bread is 350 degrees Fahrenheit. If you bake the bread at a higher temperature, it will be dry and crumbly.
  • Let the bread cool completely before slicing it: Letting the bread cool completely will help it to hold its shape when you slice it.

Conclusion:

Banana nut bread is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a moist and flavorful loaf of bread that everyone will love. So next time you have some ripe bananas on hand, be sure to give this recipe a try!

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