Best 5 Ridiculously Simple Banana Bread Recipes

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If you're searching for the ultimate comfort food to treat your taste buds, look no further than the ridiculously simple banana bread. This iconic treat combines the sweetness of ripe bananas with a moist and fluffy texture that melts in your mouth. This bread is a culinary delight that doesn't require a culinary degree to create. With a handful of basic ingredients and a few simple steps, you can whip up a loaf of banana bread that will surely become a beloved staple in your kitchen.

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SIMPLE BANANA BREAD



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I developed this recipe because I wanted a bread recipe, not cake-like, while living in a 10-foot trailer. This recipe is very low in fat.

Provided by Theresa Parker

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     Breakfast Bread Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 ripe bananas, mashed
⅔ cup white sugar
2 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 8x4 inch loaf pan and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  • In another bowl, mash the bananas and stir in the eggs and sugar. Stir in the flour mixture and mix until just combined, then fold in the chopped nuts (optional). Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 55 to 65 minutes or until bread tests done. Remove from oven and cool on a rack for 10 minute, then remove from pan and cool completely. Slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.4 calories, Carbohydrate 44.2 g, Cholesterol 37.2 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 180.1 mg, Sugar 19.4 g

RIDICULOUSLY EASY BANANA BREAD



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Your bananas need to be ripe for the best, most flavorful homemade banana bread. It is even better if they are overripe, brown, and speckled. A note on pan size: We use an 8 ½-inch by 4 ½-inch loaf pan; if you only have a 9-inch by 5-inch pan, check for doneness 5 to 10 minutes earlier.

Provided by Adam and Joanne Gallagher

Categories     Dessert, Bread

Time 1h15m

Yield Makes 1 loaf, approximately 10 slices

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½ cups (195 grams) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 medium bananas, heavily speckled and brown bananas are best, about 1 ½ cups mashed
8 tablespoons (115 grams or 1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
3/4 cup (150 grams) packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup (50 grams) walnuts, toasted and chopped, optional
1/2 cup chocolate chips, optional

Steps:

  • Center a rack in the oven and heat to 350° Fahrenheit. Butter and flour an 8 ½-inch by 4 ½-inch loaf pan. Alternatively, grease the pan, and then line with a sheet of parchment paper (as shown in the video).
  • Place the pan on an insulated baking sheet or two regular baking sheets stacked on the other. This is optional but helps with even baking.
  • Whisk the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon together, and set aside.
  • In the bottom of a medium bowl, mash bananas into a chunky paste.
  • Whisk the melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla into the bananas until well blended.
  • Switch to a large rubber spatula, scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl, and then add the dry ingredients in three parts, stirring until the flour disappears and the batter is smooth. Fold in the nuts and chocolate chips.
  • Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake 55 to 75 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
  • After 30 minutes in the oven, check the bread for color. If it looks like it is browning too quickly, loosely cover with aluminum foil.
  • Transfer to a wire rack to cool for 5 minutes. Unmold the bread cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 slice, Calories 258, Protein 4 g, Carbohydrate 39 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 20 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 61 mg

JOY'S EASY BANANA BREAD



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This easy banana bread recipe is quick to prepare, and everyone always comes back for seconds!

Provided by Joy

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     Breakfast Bread Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 ripe bananas, mashed
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
¼ cup melted butter
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  • Combine bananas, sugar, egg, and butter together in a bowl. Mix flour and baking soda together in a separate bowl; stir into banana mixture until batter is just mixed. Stir salt into batter. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the bread comes out clean, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 calories, Carbohydrate 42.4 g, Cholesterol 30.8 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 398.8 mg, Sugar 24.4 g

EASY BANANA BREAD



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I watch several youngsters each day while their parents are at work. They come running when I announce it's time to cook. This easy banana bread is one of their favorite treats to help bake and eat. -Sharon Ward, King Ferry, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 loaf (16 slices.).

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/3 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup mashed ripe bananas

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Beat in eggs. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with bananas, beating well after each addition. Pour into a greased 8x4-in. loaf pan. , Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before removing from pan; cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 146mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

RIDICULOUSLY SIMPLE BANANA BREAD



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Categories     Bread     Dessert

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 whole ripe bananas mashed
1 c sugar
1/2 cup oil
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
2 eggs
1 1/4 cup flour
1tsp baking soda

Steps:

  • Beat sugar, oil, walnuts and eggs and then add bananas. Add flour and baking soda. Mix completely and pour into bread pan. Bake at 350 for 1 hr.

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your banana bread will be.
  • Mash the bananas well: Make sure the bananas are mashed until smooth, with no lumps. This will help the banana bread to have a smooth, even texture.
  • Use a combination of sugars: Using a combination of white and brown sugar will give your banana bread a richer, more complex flavor.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the banana bread tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Let the bread cool completely before slicing: This will help the bread to hold its shape and prevent it from crumbling.

Conclusion:

Banana bread is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. With its simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. So next time you have some ripe bananas on hand, give this banana bread recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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