Best 15 Superb Banana Nut Bread Recipes

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Banana nut bread is a delectable and versatile treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, brunch, or as an afternoon snack. Whether you prefer your banana nut bread moist and dense or light and fluffy, there is a recipe out there to suit your taste. This article will guide you through the steps of creating the perfect loaf of banana nut bread, from choosing the right ingredients to baking it to perfection. We'll also provide tips for adding your own personal touch, such as different types of nuts, chocolate chips, or spices. So grab your mixing bowl and preheat your oven, because it's time to bake the best banana nut bread you've ever tasted!

Let's cook with our recipes!

SUPER MOIST SPICED BANANA NUT BREAD



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Breakfast Food or a perfect something to munch on with your coffee? Look no further, this oh so yummy "Super Moist Spiced Banana Nut Bread" will fill the void. I love it so much I double the recipe and give one to a friend. Tell me what you think...

Provided by Keepnupncali

Categories     Breads

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 9 x 5 inch loaf

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup butter, melted
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
4 bananas, ripe & mashed
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • 1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  • 2.In a large bowl, stir together the melted butter and sugar. Add the eggs and vanilla, mix well. Sift then Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ground cloves and salt, stir into the butter mixture until smooth. Finally, fold in the sour cream, walnuts and bananas. Spread evenly into the prepared pan.
  • 3.Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean. Cool loaf in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 3719.6, Fat 168.9, SaturatedFat 81.2, Cholesterol 717.6, Sodium 3289.4, Carbohydrate 515.6, Fiber 24.6, Sugar 261.7, Protein 57.2

BANANA NUT BREAD



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The very best recipe for an easy, moist loaf of homemade Banana Nut Bread!

Provided by Blair Lonergan

Categories     bread

Time 3h5m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
Pinch of nutmeg
Pinch of cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups mashed banana ((about 3 large or 4 medium very ripe bananas))
6 tablespoons salted butter, melted and slightly cooled
¾ cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8½ x 4½-inch loaf pan and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, sift or whisk together flour, nutmeg, cinnamon, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
  • In a separate large bowl, whisk together mashed banana, melted butter, sugar, egg and vanilla extract.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined. Fold in the walnuts.
  • Pour batter into prepared loaf pan. Bake until the bread is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 50-60 minutes. Do not overbake.
  • Remove from the oven, unmold from the pan, and cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 slice, Calories 250 kcal, Carbohydrate 32 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 29 mg, Sodium 196 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 16 g

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!

SUPERB BANANA NUT BREAD



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Another one my mom always made when I was growing up. I love it when it's still warm with a little butter spread on a slice. I have also used this recipe to make mini-loaves which I gave away at Christmas, and they were a big hit.

Provided by loriyeargan

Categories     Breads

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup shortening (I use the Crisco sticks)
2 eggs
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/3 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 large ripe bananas, mashed
1/2 cup pecans or 1/2 cup walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease or spray a 9x4x4 loaf pan.
  • Mix shortening, eggs, flour, sugar, salt, and soda.
  • Add bananas and pecans.
  • Pour into loaf pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 50-60 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 3168, Fat 154.2, SaturatedFat 32.8, Cholesterol 372, Sodium 3735.4, Carbohydrate 428.3, Fiber 20.3, Sugar 252.5, Protein 39.2

GREATEST BANANA NUT BREAD EVER



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This is the best banana nut bread ever. The crusty top and moist center is heavenly. I'll never make any but this. I make it and give it out at Christmas as mini loafs to all my neighbors and friends. Everyone raves about it. You have to try it.

Provided by Vseward Chef-V

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h20m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups sugar
3/4 cup butter (1 stick & 1/4)
3 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups bananas, ripe mashed
1/2 cup sour cream
3 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 1/2 cups walnuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat Oven to 325°F.
  • Lightly butter and flour two 8" x 4" loaf pans, or 6 mini loaf pans. Baking time for mini's 50 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, cream sugar, butter and vanilla until fluffy. Stir in eggs one at a time, beating with each addition.
  • Stir in bananas and sour cream.
  • In a second bowl, combine flour, soda, baking powder, cinnamon and walnuts; stir into banana mixture just until combined.
  • Pour into pans. Bake about 55-60 minutes for large loaf pans or 50 minutes for 6 mini loaves.
  • Ovens vary - check bread with toothpick, when it comes out clean remove from oven - cool on wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.2, Fat 12.3, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 41, Sodium 131.8, Carbohydrate 43.1, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 26.9, Protein 4.1

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.

BANANA NUT BREAD III



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This banana bread is wonderful warm with butter. It is a lovely gift in small loaf pans. If pecans aren't your forte, substitute walnuts.

Provided by Leslie

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Breakfast Bread Recipes

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup white sugar
½ cup chopped pecans
2 eggs
1 cup mashed bananas
½ cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 8x4 inch loaf pans. Set aside.
  • Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar. Stir in nuts, eggs, bananas, oil, and vanilla extract.
  • Pour into prepared pans. Bake for 45 to 60 minutes. Cool on wire rack for 10 minutes before removing from pans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205 calories, Carbohydrate 26.9 g, Cholesterol 23.3 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 162.5 mg, Sugar 14.5 g

SPECIAL BANANA NUT BREAD



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This extra-special banana bread makes a wonderful gift for friends and neighbors. The recipe makes two loaves, so I can serve one and keep the other one in the freezer to use as a last-minute gift. -Beverly Sprague, Catonsville, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h25m

Yield 2 loaves (12 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 cup butter, softened
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 cups sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1-1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 4 medium)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups chopped pecans, divided
ORANGE GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons orange juice
1 teaspoon grated orange zest

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cream butter, cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in bananas and vanilla. In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Fold in 1 cup pecans. , Transfer to 2 greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Sprinkle with remaining pecans. Bake loaves, covering with foil if they darken too rapidly, until a toothpick inserted in each center comes out clean, 1-1-1/4 hours. Cool 10 minutes before removing to wire racks., While loaves are still slightly warm, whisk glaze ingredients. Drizzle over loaves, using a baking pan or parchment under racks to catch excess. Cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 119mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (18g 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

SOUTHERN BANANA NUT BREAD



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One day I had two ripe bananas and decided to make banana bread. I found this recipe in an old church recipe book. It really is good with pecans in the bread and in the topping, which makes it unique.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 2 loaves.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups self-rising flour
1/2 cup buttermilk
3/4 cup chopped pecans
TOPPING:
1/4 to 1/3 cup mashed ripe bananas
1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Additional chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs. Blend in bananas and vanilla. Add flour alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Fold in pecans. , Pour into two greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack; cool completely. , For topping, combine the banana, confectioners' sugar and lemon juice; spread over loaves. Sprinkle with pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 98mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

BROWN SUGAR BANANA NUT BREAD II



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A delicious sweet cakey bread. Note: Most bread machines have a fruit and nut cycle. This should be set at Fruit and Nut Cycle and wait for the beep before adding your bananas and nuts. If you do not do this, the bread comes out tasteless.

Provided by Elizabeth

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Breakfast Bread Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ cup milk
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 eggs
¼ cup white sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
2 small ripe bananas, sliced
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Place ingredients in the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select cycle; press Start. If your machine has a Fruit setting, add the bananas and nuts at the signal, or about 5 minutes before the kneading cycle has finished.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 calories, Carbohydrate 24.3 g, Cholesterol 36.9 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 329.9 mg, Sugar 9.9 g

BROWN SUGAR BANANA NUT BREAD I



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Deliciously sweet banana bread with plenty of vanilla flavor.

Provided by J. R. May

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Breakfast Bread Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
4 very ripe bananas, mashed
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in the eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition. Stir in vanilla and banana. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Blend the banana mixture into the flour mixture; stir just to combine. Fold in walnuts. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour, until a toothpick inserted into center of loaf comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.8 calories, Carbohydrate 37.9 g, Cholesterol 51.3 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 257.3 mg, Sugar 16.9 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.

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

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.

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your banana nut bread will be.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will help to incorporate air into the batter, resulting in a lighter, more tender loaf of bread.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition: This will help to prevent the batter from curdling.
  • Fold in the dry ingredients gradually: Overmixing the batter can result in a tough, dense loaf of bread.
  • Add the chopped nuts and bananas last: This will help to prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the loaf.
  • Bake the bread at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: If you want a more moist loaf, cover it with foil halfway through baking.

Conclusion:

Banana nut bread is a delicious and versatile quick bread that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's also a great way to use up overripe bananas. With its moist texture, sweet flavor, and nutty crunch, banana nut bread is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you have a few overripe bananas on hand, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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