Best 15 Simple Banana Nut Bread Recipes

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Are you in search of a delectable and uncomplicated treat to satisfy your sweet cravings? Look no further than our culinary journey to discover the secrets of crafting the perfect simple banana nut bread. This classic quick bread is a harmonious blend of ripe bananas, crunchy walnuts, and aromatic spices, enveloped in a soft and moist crumb. Whether you're a novice baker or a seasoned pro, our meticulously curated selection of recipes will guide you through the process of creating this timeless delicacy. Embrace the delightful aroma of freshly baked banana nut bread wafting through your kitchen as you embark on this culinary adventure.

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QUICK BANANA NUT BREAD



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Absolutely delicious and easy banana bread using cake mix and instant pudding.

Provided by Crystal Russell Gates

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     Breakfast Bread Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 serving cooking spray
1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 cup chopped pecans
2 ripe bananas, mashed
½ cup water
½ cup vegetable oil
1 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
4 eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray 2 9x5-inch loaf pans with cooking spray.
  • Mix cake mix, pecans, bananas, water, vegetable oil, pudding mix, and eggs together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until evenly blended. Pour half the batter into each of the prepared loaf pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the middle of each loaf comes out clean, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.5 calories, Carbohydrate 35.4 g, Cholesterol 47.1 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 318.4 mg, Sugar 20.8 g

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

EASY BANANA NUT BREAD



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A yellow cake mix streamlines assembly of this moist golden bread. I searched a long while for a banana bread that was easy to make. This one takes no time at all, and makes two loaves. -Marie Davis, Pendleton, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 2 loaves (12 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
1 egg
1/2 cup 2% milk
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, egg and milk. Add bananas; beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in pecans. , Pour into two greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 145mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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

BANANA NUT BREAD



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Provided by Food Network

Time 1h45m

Yield 12 slices

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 eggs
5 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon lemon juice
5 large bananas
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup pecan or walnut halves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 9 1/2 by 5 1/2-inch loaf pan.
  • In a large mixing bowl, sift flour, whole-wheat flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Reserve.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer, food processor, or blender, add eggs, butter, buttermilk, lemon juice, bananas, sugar, and salt.
  • Mix or blend until smooth. Slowly add dry ingredients. Fold in nuts. Pour batter into pan and bake 1 hour and 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.6 calorie, Fat 12.4 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 38 grams, Fiber 3.3 grams, Protein 5.6 grams

BANANA NUT BREAD



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This quick bread is a family favorite, so I always try to have ripe bananas on hand for this recipe. I'm sure your family will love this tasty, nutty bread as much as mine does. -Susan Jones, La Grange Park, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 1 loaf (16 pieces).

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
3/4 cup mashed ripe banana (about 1 large)
1/2 cup sour cream
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Optional: Additional walnuts, semisweet chocolate chips or coarse sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Beat butter and sugar until blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in banana and sour cream. Whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt. Add to butter mixture, stirring just until moistened. Fold in 1/2 cup walnuts., Transfer to a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. If desired, sprinkle with additional walnuts., Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 50-60 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 220mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

MOIST & DELICIOUS BANANA NUT BREAD



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I got this recipe when I was 12 and have used it for the past 33 years and haven't found one better! My son used it when he was 12 at the California State Fair and won a first place ribbon with it. It is just simply delicious & moist. I either make a loaf or put it into muffin cups & make muffins for my kids to grab in the morning on their way to school. Using margarine makes the muffins come out in a better form, but the butter has a better flavor, so I usually use 1/2 of each to get the best of both worlds.

Provided by sktaggart

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h20m

Yield 18 muffins, 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup butter (or margarine)
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs (beaten)
3 ripe bananas, smashed (about 1 cup)
1/4 cup milk
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2-1 cup chopped pecans (optional) or 1/2-1 cup walnuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Cream butter & sugar. Add vanilla & eggs. Combine dry ingredients, add alternately with bananas & milk. Add nuts if desired. Grease & flour 1 bread pan (2-3 smaller pans) or pour into muffin cups. For loaf bake at 350 for 45-60 minute Muffins 350 for 20-25min. Enjoy!
  • *Note- I usually use a smaller bread pan to make the 2 loaves, or use a larger one and just make 1 big loaf, but it will need to bake longer. I adjusted the time because people had been saying it was over baking, now people are saying it's under baked. I would use the old fashion test of a tooth pick at 45 min, then at 1 hour -- up to 1 hour & 30 min if needed. Hope that helps!

MINI BANANA NUT BREAD



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"This recipe won several blue ribbons at our county and Nebraska State Fairs," writes Anna Marie Moore from Aurora, Nebraska. "It's especially wonderful with black walnuts." TIP: Since this bread freezes so well, why not double the recipe and keep a loaf on hand for guests or a quick gift?

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons shortening
1/3 cup sugar
1 large egg
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup mashed ripe banana (about 1 large)
3 tablespoons chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with banana. Fold in walnuts. , Transfer to a 5-3/4x3x2-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 325° for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 85mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

BANANA NUT BREAD I



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Moist, nutty, and delicious.

Provided by Gwynne Comstock

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Breakfast Bread Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 ½ cups white sugar
1 cup shortening
3 eggs
1 ½ cups mashed bananas
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 ¼ cups buttermilk
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cream together shortening and sugar. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in bananas, buttermilk, and vanilla. Mix in flour, baking powder, and soda. Stir in nuts if desired. Pour batter into two greased 9x5 inch pans.
  • Bake for 50 to 60 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256.2 calories, Carbohydrate 37.1 g, Cholesterol 23.8 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 131.8 mg, Sugar 23.3 g

SMALL BATCH BANANA NUT BREAD



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One of a set of four recipes taken off of a 25 lb. bag of Bakers & Chefs All Purpose Flour. See my other recipes for the large batch version (approx. 60 loaves) and large/small batch chocolate chip cookie recipes.

Provided by Kays7775

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 loaf, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
2/3 cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons milk
1 cup banana, mashed (about two large)
1/2 cup chopped nuts

Steps:

  • Mix flour, soda, salt and sugar.
  • Blend in eggs, oil and milk.
  • Stir in banana and nuts.
  • Pour into greased loaf pan and bake at 350 degrees approximately one hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422.8, Fat 24.3, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 53.7, Sodium 268.9, Carbohydrate 47.7, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 27.8, Protein 5.6

OLD FASHIONED BANANA NUT BREAD



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A good basic banana bread recipe made with ingredients that you probably have on hand. Freezes well.

Provided by Sky Valley Cook

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon sour milk or 1 tablespoon orange juice
2 eggs, beaten
3 ripe bananas, mashed
2 cups flour
1/4 cup chopped nuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Mix butter and sugar together until smooth.
  • Mix baking soda and sour milk or orange juice, and set aside.
  • Add eggs, bananas, baking soda mixture, and flour to butter and sugar mixture, mixing well after each addition.
  • Stir in nuts.
  • Pour into greased or buttered loaf pan.
  • Bake at 350 for 1 hour.
  • Cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 3172.3, Fat 123.7, SaturatedFat 64.8, Cholesterol 668.5, Sodium 2296, Carbohydrate 481.8, Fiber 19, Sugar 247, Protein 49.6

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

BANANA AND NUT BREAD



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This banana nut bread smells heavenly in the oven and comes out moist and chock-full of flavor and crunchy nuts.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 loaf (16 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons 2% milk
1 teaspoon vanilla or rum extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (2 to 3 medium)
3/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in milk and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with bananas, beating well after each addition. Fold in pecans., Transfer to a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake 65-75 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool. Freeze option: Securely wrap cooled loaf in plastic wrap and foil, then freeze. To use, thaw at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 209mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

BANANA NUT YEAST BREAD



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A friend gave me this recipe more than 30 years ago. She liked it because it requires no kneading but has the same terrific taste and aroma of traditional banana bread.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 2 loaves (16 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1/3 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (2 to 3 medium)
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup warm milk (110° to 115°)
1/3 cup butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
5 to 5-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup chopped nuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the bananas, sugar, milk, butter, salt, eggs and 3 cups flour. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Stir in nuts. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a stiff batter. Do not knead. , Spoon into two greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours. , Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and bread sounds hollow when tapped. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 62mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

BISQUICK® BANANA NUT BREAD



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Turn on your oven! Fall is around the corner, and it's time to whip up the all-time favorites. This inviting Bisquick™ Banana Nut Bread recipe is the ultimate way of welcoming the season of comforting flavors, and is made easy with Bisquick™ mix.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Breakfast

Time 3h25m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/3 cups mashed very ripe bananas (2 large)
2/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup milk
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
3 eggs
2 2/3 cups Original Bisquick™ mix
1/2 cup chopped nuts

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom of 9x5x3-inch loaf pan.
  • Stir bananas, sugar, milk, oil, vanilla and eggs in large bowl. Stir in Bisquick mix and nuts. Pour into pan.
  • Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean; cool 10 minutes. Loosen sides of loaf from pan; remove from pan and place top side up on wire rack. Cool completely, about 2 hours, before slicing. Wrap tightly and store at room temperature up to 4 days, or refrigerate up to 10 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 170 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use overripe bananas. The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your bread will be.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the bread tough.
  • Let the bread cool completely before slicing it. This will help the bread hold its shape.

Conclusion:

Banana nut bread is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. It is also a great way to use up overripe bananas. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can enjoy a warm, moist, and flavorful loaf of banana nut bread that is sure to please everyone.

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