Best 5 Family Favorite Banana Bread Recipes

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For a comforting and delicious treat that the whole family will enjoy, look no further than a classic banana bread. This timeless recipe has been passed down for generations, and for good reason. Not only is banana bread incredibly easy to make, but it also offers a moist, flavorful loaf that combines the sweetness of bananas with a hint of spice. Whether you're looking for a quick breakfast, an afternoon snack, or a dessert to serve at a family gathering, this family favorite banana bread recipe is sure to satisfy.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

GRANDMA'S HOMEMADE BANANA BREAD



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This recipe is a number one family favorite!!! It's been handed down from generation to generation. You can get creative by adding nuts, raisins or anything else that you want to throw in the batter

Provided by Jeannie Meyer

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

Time 1h10m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ cups white sugar
½ cup butter, softened
3 bananas, mashed
2 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
⅓ cup sour milk
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8x4 inch loaf pan.
  • Combine sugar, butter, bananas, eggs, flour, baking soda, milk, salt and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl; beat well. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in a preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.4 calories, Carbohydrate 38.5 g, Cholesterol 41.5 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 136.4 mg, Sugar 23.3 g

BEST EVER BANANA BREAD



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Whenever I pass a display of bananas in the grocery store, I can almost smell the wonderful aroma of my best banana bread recipe. It really is amazingly good! -Gert Kaiser, Kenosha, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 loaf (16 pieces).

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 medium ripe bananas, mashed (1 cup)
1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, stir together flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. In another bowl, combine the eggs, bananas, oil, buttermilk and vanilla; add to flour mixture, stirring just until combined. Fold in nuts. , Pour into a greased or parchment-lined 9x5-in. loaf pan. If desired, sprinkle with additional walnuts. Bake until a toothpick comes out clean, 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours. Cool in pan for 15 minutes before removing to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Fat 12g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 166mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

FAVORITE BANANA BREAD



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I got this banana bread recipe from the Family Circle magazine in 1988, and have baked it 3-4 times a year since then. I get requests for this from my co-workers every Christmas. Makes a great gift!

Provided by Paulette

Categories     Breads

Time 1h35m

Yield 14 slices

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 medium bananas, mashed
1/2 cup milk
1 cup chopped pecans or 1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees, grease& flour 9x5x3 inch loaf pan.
  • Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder& salt in medium size bowl.
  • Beat together butter and sugar until light colored, then beat in eggs, one at a time.
  • Stir in vanilla, then stir in flour mixture, a little at a time with the banana& milk.
  • Add 2/3 cup nuts, and pour batter into pan.
  • Sprinkle remaining nuts on top.
  • Bake for 1 hour& 20 minutes or until done (when a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean).
  • Cool bread in pan on wire rack for 10 minutes.
  • Loosen around the edges and cool completely on rack.
  • Wrap tightly& store at room temperature.
  • TIP: Make sure the bananas are ripe, or the bread will be dry& crumbly.
  • The riper the bananas, the moister the bread.
  • Bread is better the next day.
  • Freezes well- up to 6 months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.8, Fat 13.5, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 48.9, Sodium 343.5, Carbohydrate 35.4, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 17.8, Protein 4.1

FAMILY BANANA NUT BREAD RECIPE



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This recipe was handed down from my father and is just incredible. I hope you enjoy it.

Provided by Texflix

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

Time 2h35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup white sugar
½ cup butter
2 eggs, well-beaten
2 ripe bananas, mashed
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  • Beat together the cream cheese, sugar, butter, eggs, and banana in a large bowl until very smooth. Stir in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and walnuts until just combined. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449.8 calories, Carbohydrate 49.3 g, Cholesterol 81.8 mg, Fat 25.9 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 7.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.8 g, Sodium 281.1 mg, Sugar 23.4 g

OUR FAVORITE BANANA BREAD



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I've had some very blah banana breads, but this one is wonderful. My husband found this one to use one day when we had a bunch of bananas that weren't getting any younger. My co-workers loved it recently when I made it for a breakfast at work. This is from a cookbook called "America's Best Recipes". In the book, the recipe is called "Banana, Sour Cream and Walnut Loaf".

Provided by No MSG

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 10

2/3 cup butter, softened
1 1/3 cups sugar
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/2 cups bananas, mashed
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup walnuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Cream butter; gradually add sugar, beating with a mixer at medium speed.
  • Combine flour with baking powder, baking soda, and salt, stirring well.
  • Combine eggs, banana, and sour cream; stir well.
  • Add flour to creamed mixture, alternately with banana mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Mix until blended after each addition; stir in walnuts.
  • Pour batter into greased and floured 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until a wooden pck inserted in center comes out clean. (Shield with aluminum foil to prevent excessive browning.).
  • Let cool completely on a wire rack. Yield 1 loaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 4729.5, Fat 237.3, SaturatedFat 103.8, Cholesterol 799.1, Sodium 3868.9, Carbohydrate 603.2, Fiber 23, Sugar 298.9, Protein 73.3

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your banana bread will be.
  • Mash the bananas well: Make sure to mash the bananas until they are completely smooth. This will help to ensure that the banana bread is evenly moist and tender.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can make the banana bread tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the banana bread at the right temperature: The ideal baking temperature for banana bread is 350 degrees Fahrenheit. This will help to ensure that the bread is cooked through without becoming dry.
  • Let the banana bread cool completely before slicing: This will help to prevent the bread from crumbling.

Conclusion:

Banana bread is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a moist and flavorful loaf of banana bread that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. So next time you have some ripe bananas on hand, be sure to give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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