Best 6 The Best Banana Bread No Kidding Recipes

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Are you looking for a delicious and easy-to-make banana bread recipe that will impress your friends and family? Look no further! This article will guide you through the process of creating the best banana bread you've ever tasted, with simple ingredients and step-by-step instructions. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out in the kitchen, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your home.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

THE BEST BANANA BREAD



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This is the most successful and versatile quick bread recipe I've found! You can also use chunky applesauce or a 15 ounce can of pumpkin for wonderful variations.

Provided by Libby

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

Time 1h15m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ cup margarine, softened
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 ½ cups mashed banana
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour one 9x5 inch pan.
  • Cream margarine and sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs, then bananas. Add flour and soda, stirring just until combined.
  • Pour into prepared pan and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 1 hour (or till toothpick comes out clean). Remove from pan and let cool, store in refrigerator or freeze.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Carbohydrate 31.3 g, Cholesterol 24.8 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 175.4 mg, Sugar 16.2 g

THE BEST BANANA BREAD



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We have a lot of requirements when it comes to banana bread and we finally created a recipe that ticks all the boxes. It's moist, tender, a little tangy and perfectly sweet-all around our favorite one. The best part is that it's even better the next day (if it lasts that long). Try toasting the bread and slathering with a little salted butter. We're pretty sure you'll never need another banana bread recipe.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup melted unsalted butter or vegetable oil, plus more for greasing pan
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (see Cook's Note)
1 cup toasted pecans, chopped
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Fine salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup buttermilk, sour cream or yogurt
1/2 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
4 soft, very ripe, darkly speckled medium bananas, mashed (about 1 1/2 cups)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly butter one 9-by-5-inch loaf pan.
  • Whisk together the flour, pecans, granulated sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon salt and nutmeg in a large bowl. Whisk together the eggs, melted butter, buttermilk, brown sugar and vanilla in a medium bowl; stir in the mashed bananas. Fold the banana mixture into the flour mixture until just combined (it's OK if there are some lumps).
  • Pour the batter into the buttered pan and lightly tap the pan on the counter to evenly distribute the batter. Bake until browned and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out completely clean, about 1 hour. Let the bread cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then turn out onto a rack to cool completely.

THE BEST BANANA BREAD RECIPE (EVER.)



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The best banana bread ever, this recipe is super easy, adaptable, and delivers great results every time!

Provided by Audra

Categories     Quick bread

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 stick of butter, melted (1/2 cup)
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup of sour cream or greek yogurt*
3 very ripe bananas, mashed (I usually use medium-large sized ones)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F. Grease or spray a 9 inch loaf pan, set aside In a large bowl whisk together the melted butter, and sugars. Add the eggs one and a time and vanilla and whisk until smooth. Sprinkle the flour, baking soda and salt over the butter mixture and stir to mix until just combined. Fold in the bananas and sour cream. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake 60 minutes or until crust is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool until warm before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories

THE BEST BANANA BREAD (NO KIDDING!)



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When my grandmother died about thirty years ago she left behind a yellowed, brittle, spotted and splotched card with a handwritten recipe for The Best Banana Bread in the World. I have literally grown up on this stuff, and verily, verily say unto you--it is wonderful. Comfort food in the extreme, it's good hot, it's good cold, and it's especially good two days old! Age only increases its moistness, and the top gets all glossy and mmmm.... Impossible to describe. So, do you want to make it now? I'll spare you the trouble of deciphering my grandmother's outdated methods, and transcribe it myself. Here it is, what you've been waiting for all your life:

Provided by Larklearningtopray

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 loaf, 2-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 bananas (The riper the better, I usually freeze our bananas when they start to brown, then once a few have ac)
2 eggs
1 cup sugar
2 cups flour (I love this with whole wheat. White is OK, but is more cake-ey and less bread-ey.)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Thoroughly mash bananas. (If they've been frozen, just zap them in the microwave; they will look absolutely disgusting but it's worth it.)
  • Combine dry ingredients in one bowl, mix well with a wire whisk (or sifter, if your heart so desires).
  • Whisk the eggs lightly in a separate bowl, add oil and vanilla, then when the oven is finished preheating add the wet to the dry.
  • Pour into a loaf pan that has been generously greased with vegetable shortening.
  • Bake for 60 minutes (it can take 15-20 minutes longer than this) or until a toothpick or cake tester inserted in the middle comes out clean. You don't want your bread to be too dry (it's supposed to be lovely and moist), so try to get it out just when the tester comes out clean, don't leave it in the oven too long after that.

NEVER FAIL BANANA BREAD



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This is a recipe from my 5th grade teacher. She was a wonderful cook who had to feed a table full of ranch hands everyday. It's so simple and fail proof, I'll never use another recipe.

Provided by startnover

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 large loaf

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups flour
1/2 cup margarine
3 ripe bananas, mashed
3/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Mix sugar and margarine till creamy. Then add eggs and mix well.
  • Add all other ingredients.
  • Bake at 350° for 1 hour .
  • Also makes beautiful muffins (12).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2548.3, Fat 58.6, SaturatedFat 13.3, Cholesterol 372, Sodium 3106.6, Carbohydrate 472.8, Fiber 15.9, Sugar 243.9, Protein 42.8

BEST EVER BANANA BREAD FROM I CAN'T BELIEVE IT'S NOT BUTTER!®



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This super moist and delicious banana bread is easy to make, and a great go-to snack for the entire family.

Provided by I Can't Believe its Not Butter!

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!®

Time 1h25m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 large ripe bananas, mashed
1 cup I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!® Spread
¾ cup firmly packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Brush 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with additional I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!® Spread; set aside.
  • Combine mashed banana, I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!® Spread, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla in large bowl with wooden spoon. Stir in remaining ingredients until blended. Spoon into prepared pan.
  • Bake 60-70 minutes until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 20 minutes on wire rack; remove from pan and cool completely. If desired, top with Vanilla Glaze.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.2 calories, Carbohydrate 32.1 g, Cholesterol 26.6 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 249.6 mg, Sugar 15.1 g

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your banana bread will be. Overripe bananas are especially good for banana bread, as they have a more concentrated flavor and will help to keep your bread moist.
  • Use a fork or potato masher to mash the bananas: This will help to create a smooth batter and prevent any large lumps of banana from forming in your bread.
  • Use melted butter or vegetable oil: This will help to keep your banana bread moist and flavorful. If you use butter, make sure to melt it before adding it to the batter.
  • Add warm spices: Spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves will add a warm and cozy flavor to your banana bread. You can also add a pinch of salt to help balance out the sweetness of the bananas.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can make your banana bread tough and dry. Mix the ingredients just until they are combined.
  • Bake the banana bread at a moderate temperature: A moderate temperature will help to prevent the banana bread from overcooking and becoming dry. The ideal temperature for baking banana bread is 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the banana bread cool before slicing: This will help to prevent the bread from crumbling. Allow the banana bread to cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Conclusion:

With its moist and flavorful texture, sweet banana flavor, and warm spices, banana bread is a classic comfort food that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you enjoy it as a breakfast treat, an afternoon snack, or a dessert, banana bread is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. So next time you have some ripe bananas on hand, be sure to try one of the recipes in this article. You won't be disappointed!

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