Best 6 Simple Banana Bread Recipes

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Banana bread is a classic comfort food that is loved by people of all ages. It is a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dessert. Banana bread is also a great way to use up overripe bananas. If you are looking for a simple and delicious banana bread recipe, you have come to the right place. In this article, we will provide you with a step-by-step guide to making the perfect banana bread. We will also share some tips and tricks for making your banana bread even more flavorful and moist. So whether you are a beginner or a seasoned baker, you are sure to find the perfect recipe for your next banana bread baking adventure!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SIMPLE PEANUT BUTTER BANANA BREAD



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Classic banana bread with a generous helping of peanut butter makes this easy loaf a delicious breakfast treat or snack.

Provided by LaurasFaves

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

Time 1h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

¾ cup peanut butter
⅓ cup shortening
⅔ cup white sugar
1 cup mashed very ripe banana
2 eggs
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon baking soda
¼ cup buttermilk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 4x8-inch loaf pan.
  • Beat peanut butter and shortening in a bowl. Gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Beat one egg into peanut butter mixture until completely blended before beating in the second egg. Stir in mashed banana.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a bowl. Stir flour mixture into banana mixture alternately with buttermilk, mixing until batter is just blended. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336 calories, Carbohydrate 37.9 g, Cholesterol 37.4 mg, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 8.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 355.1 mg, Sugar 17.4 g

SIMPLE BANANA-APPLE BREAD



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This is a wonderful, tasty, and super easy recipe to follow. You can omit the apple and it is a simple banana bread recipe also. My family loves it.

Provided by tmtiwary

Categories     Breads

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 loaf, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 3/4 cups flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
2/3 cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons milk
2 large bananas (mashed)
1/2 cup nuts (chopped)
1 large apple (peeled, cored, chopped)

Steps:

  • Mix together flour, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
  • Blend in eggs, oil, and milk.
  • Stir in banana, apple, and nuts.
  • Pour batter into greased loaf pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for about 1 hour or until toothpick test comes out clean.

SIMPLE VEGAN BANANA BREAD



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this recipes is super easy and super yummy! it doesn't have oil, or "butter" in it, so it is also very low-fat! but it still tastes amazing!! i make this all the time, and even my non-vegan family loves it too! plus you can add anything you like to it, like walnuts, chocolate chips, carob, or whatever.

Provided by VeganCookie

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 loaf, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 ripe bananas
2/3 cup sugar
4 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees. grease a 8x4" loaf pan.
  • Mash the bananas with a fork in a large bowl.
  • Add the sugar, vanilla, and water and mix well.
  • In a medium bowl mix the flour, baking powder and salt together.
  • Pour the flour mixture into the bananas. mix well (if you want to add choco chips, walnuts, or carob chips, nows the time to do so).
  • Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake for 55-65 minutes or until toothpick inserted into the bread comes out clean. let cool completly before slicing, if you can wait that long lol.

SIMPLE BANANA NUT BREAD



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This is my grandmother's recipe for banana nut bread. I love making it with bananas soon before they're ready to be thrown away. My boyfriend doesn't like nuts, so it tastes great without them as well. Easily doubled if you'd like to make more.

Provided by Abbey212

Categories     Breads

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 loaf, 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons Crisco (or butter)
2 eggs
1 cup banana (mashed, add 1/2 cup more if you like)
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup nuts (whichever kind you like)
1 3/4 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350. Grease a medium sized loaf pan for single recipe. Pour batter in pan and bang on counter a few times to release any air. Bake about 1 hour or until toothpick comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229.5, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 42.3, Sodium 280.8, Carbohydrate 37.1, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 17.3, Protein 4.9

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.

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     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     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

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your bread will be.
  • Mash the bananas well: The smoother the bananas are, the more evenly they will distribute throughout the bread.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the bread tough.
  • Use a loaf pan that is at least 9x5 inches: A smaller pan will make the bread too thick and dense.
  • Bake the bread at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 55-65 minutes: Check the bread with a toothpick after 55 minutes. If it comes out clean, the bread is done.

Conclusion:

Banana bread is a classic quick bread that is easy to make and loved by people of all ages. With its moist texture, sweet banana flavor, and nutty aroma, it's the perfect snack or breakfast item. The tips above will help you make the best banana bread possible. So next time you have some ripe bananas, don't let them go to waste. Make a loaf of banana bread instead!

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