Best 9 All Recipes Easy Banana Bread Recipes

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Are you looking for a delectable treat that combines nostalgia and simplicity? Look no further than the classic and irresistible Banana Bread. This beloved quick bread is a staple in many homes, known for its moist and tender texture, sweet banana flavor, and the comforting aroma that fills the air during baking. With its straightforward ingredients and minimal preparation time, Banana Bread is a perfect choice for bakers of all skill levels, whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out.

In this comprehensive article, we've gathered a collection of Banana Bread recipes that cater to various dietary preferences and tastes. From the classic recipe that uses refined sugar to healthier options featuring alternatives like honey, maple syrup, or coconut sugar, there's a recipe here for everyone to enjoy. We also have gluten-free and vegan variations to ensure that everyone can indulge in the goodness of Banana Bread. So, grab your apron, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a delightful baking journey together.

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

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

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

EASY BANANA BREAD



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My family lives for banana bread, and they all say this recipe is heaven!

Provided by Teri Lynn

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Breakfast Bread Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 very ripe bananas
4 eggs
1 cup shortening
2 ½ cups white sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease 2 - 9x5 inch loaf pans. In a medium bowl, mash bananas and stir in the eggs until well blended. Set aside.
  • In large bowl, beat shortening and gradually add sugar. Stir in vanilla and banana mixture. Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; blend into batter. Add walnuts if desired. Divide between the prepared pans.
  • Bake for 1 hour 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257.8 calories, Carbohydrate 40.5 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 214.1 mg, Sugar 24 g

QUICK BANANA BREAD



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Delicious with hot cocoa or tea for an afternoon snack.

Provided by JJOHN32

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Breakfast Bread Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

⅓ cup vegetable oil
1 ½ cups mashed bananas
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
3 eggs
2 ⅓ cups baking mix
1 cup white sugar
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Generously grease the bottom of a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan.
  • Measure oil, bananas, vanilla, eggs, baking mix, sugar, and nuts into a large bowl. Beat vigorously with a spoon for about 30 seconds. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, about 55 to 65 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes in the pan. Loosen sides of loaf from the pan. Remove to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Carbohydrate 40.7 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 10.9 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 466.8 mg, Sugar 21.2 g

BEST EVER CLASSIC BANANA BREAD



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Our recipe for Banana Bread is incredibly moist and delicious. Country Crock® Spread and ripe bananas make this banana bread naturally sweet and rich. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack.

Provided by Country Crock®

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Country Crock®

Time 1h35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 large ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 cup Country Crock® 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 Country Crock® Spread; set aside.
  • Combine mashed bananas, Country Crock® Spread, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla in large bowl with wooden spoon. Stir in remaining ingredients until blended. Spoon into prepared pan.
  • Bake for 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 20 minutes on wire rack; remove from pan and cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.8 calories, Carbohydrate 37.4 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 1.1 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 169.7 mg, Sugar 17.7 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.

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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This recipe is super easy to make, it takes no time to prepare!!! For best results use banana's that have been frozen and thawed out, they add a lot more moisture to the bread.Or if you want to use fresh banana's, add more applesauce for moisture.*Recipe has been updated thanks to review*

Provided by jake ryleysmommy

Categories     Breads

Time 1h10m

Yield 14 slices, 14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 ripe bananas
1/2 cup applesauce
1 cup pecans (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 f.
  • In a medium bowl sift together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  • In a separate bowl mix together sugar, eggs,and vanilla.
  • Crush banana's with a fork, add to egg mixture.
  • Add applesauce if desired.
  • Slowly add flour mixture, to banana mixture and gently fold together until just moistened.
  • Add pecans, mix gently and pour in to well greased bread pan (glass works best).
  • Bake for 1 hour or until toothpick comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.6, Fat 1, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 30.2, Sodium 269.2, Carbohydrate 28.4, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 10.3, Protein 3

CLASSIC EASY BANANA BREAD



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Make and share this Classic Easy Banana Bread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by usmcwf83

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup mashed banana
3/4 cup milk
2 1/2 cups flour
1 1/4 cups sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 egg
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together in large bowl.
  • Grease and lightly flour 9x5x3 loaf pan.
  • Bake at 325 degrees for 50 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480.8, Fat 9.6, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 35.3, Sodium 597.8, Carbohydrate 92.5, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 46.4, Protein 7.9

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your banana bread will be.
  • Mash the bananas well: Make sure to mash the bananas until they are completely smooth, with no large chunks remaining.
  • Use a combination of flours: Using a combination of all-purpose flour and whole wheat flour gives the banana bread a nice texture and flavor.
  • Add some nuts or chocolate chips: For a little extra flavor and texture, add some chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the batter.
  • Bake the banana bread at a moderate temperature: Baking the banana bread at a moderate temperature (350°F) helps to prevent it from drying out.
  • Check the doneness of the banana bread with a toothpick: Insert a toothpick into the center of the banana bread. If it comes out clean, the banana bread is done.
  • Let the banana bread cool completely before slicing it: This will help to prevent the banana bread from crumbling.

Conclusion:

Banana bread is a classic quick bread that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its moist texture, sweet banana flavor, and optional add-ins like nuts or chocolate chips, banana bread is a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. Whether you are a beginner baker or a seasoned pro, you are sure to find a banana bread recipe in this collection that you will love.

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