Indulge in the delectable aroma of freshly baked banana bread, a classic treat that combines the comforting flavors of ripe bananas, warm spices, and a hint of nuts. This versatile quick bread comes in a variety of tantalizing variations, each offering a unique flavor profile that caters to diverse palates. From the classic banana bread with its moist and tender crumb to the decadent chocolate chip banana bread bursting with gooey chocolate morsels, every bite is a celebration of this beloved baked good. Explore the diverse recipes featured in this article, ranging from the traditional to the innovative, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.
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MOIST AND DELICIOUS BANANA BREAD
This is the best banana bread I have ever had. I buy really ripe bananas just so I can make this :-) Got the recipe years ago from my friend Rachel. We used to beg her to make this for us in college! I think the moistness is due to the 1/2 cup of oil - I didn't say it was the healthiest banana bread around, but it is worth the extra time on the treadmill!
Provided by Lilkari23
Categories Breads
Time 1h40m
Yield 1 loaf, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine the oil, eggs, sugar, milk, vanilla, and mashed bananas.
- Add the baking soda and flour.
- Combine well for 2-3 minutes.
- Pour into a greased loaf pan and bake in a preheated 325 degree F oven for 1 hour and 20 minutes.
JOY'S EASY BANANA BREAD
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
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
THE BEST BANANA BREAD
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
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.
BEST EVER BANANA BREAD
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
Time 1h30m
Yield 1 loaf (16 pieces).
Number Of Ingredients 10
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.
MOIST & DELICIOUS BANANA NUT BREAD
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
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!
THE BEST BANANA BREAD
The batter for this easy-to-make banana bread is enriched with sour cream, which gives it a subtle tang and super moist texture. In order to avoid this quick bread becoming tough and chewy, don't overmix the batter.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes Bread Recipes
Yield Makes 1 loaf
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-by-5-by-3-inch loaf pan; set aside. In an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and beat to incorporate.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Add to the butter mixture and mix until just combined. Add bananas, sour cream, and vanilla; mix to combine. Stir in nuts and pour into prepared pan.
- Bake until a cake tester inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 1 hour 10 minutes. Let rest in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a rack to cool.
ONE BOWL CHOCOLATE CHIP BANANA BREAD RECIPE BY TASTY
We've all been baking banana bread lately, right? It's been good, but it's gotten, well, just a tad routine. In fact, it's probably making you go just a liiiittle bananas yourself! So it's time to sweeten the deal: this chocolate chip banana bread recipe combines two of your favorite things into one - now, you can have your chocolate and eat it too!
Provided by Tasty
Categories Desserts
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
- In a bowl, add the bananas and mash until smooth. Add in the melted butter and stir until well combined.
- Add the sugar, egg, vanilla, baking soda, salt, and flour, and stir until the batter is smooth.
- Add in the chocolate chips and pour the batter into a greased loaf pan. Top with additional chocolate chips.
- Bake for 50 minutes to an hour, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before serving.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 380 calories, Carbohydrate 55 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 27 grams
THE BEST BANANA BREAD
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
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
BLUEBERRY-BANANA BREAD
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories dessert
Time 3h15m
Yield 6 to 8 Servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter and flour a 9- by 5- by 3-inch loaf pan. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, baking powder, cinnamon and nutmeg. In a large bowl, beat the sugar, oil, eggs and vanilla until blended. Stir in the bananas and blueberries. Add the dry ingredients and stir just until blended.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake until a cake tester inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean, about 1 hour. Cool for 15 minutes. Remove the loaf from the pan and cool completely on a wire rack, about 2 hours.
BANANA-ZUCCHINI BREAD
My grandmother made this zucchini banana bread for as long as I can remember, and I've been making it ever since I learned how to bake. Children love it for a snack, and it's good to serve at any meal. It's another delicious way to use zucchini, which is so abundant in late summer. -Eva Mae Hebert, Lafayette, LA
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h5m
Yield 2 loaves (16 slices each).
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. In another bowl, whisk eggs, bananas, sugar and oil. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. Fold in zucchini and pecans. Pour into 2 greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 45-50 minutes. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 193 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 165mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
MOIST PINEAPPLE BANANA BREAD
Our four kids like slices of this moist tropical-tasting banana bread for breakfast. I sometimes bake it in mini loaf pans, then freeze the loaves so we can enjoy a small portion at a time. -Mary Watkins, Chaska, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h15m
Yield 2 loaves (16 slices each).
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, baking soda and cinnamon. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, oil and vanilla; add pineapple and bananas. Stir into the dry ingredients just until moistened. Pour into two greased 8x4-in. loaf pans., Bake at 350° for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 120mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
BANANA BREAD PUDDING
When I visited my grandmother in summer, I always looked forward to the comforting banana bread pudding she'd make. With its crusty golden top, custard-like inside and smooth vanilla sauce, this pudding is a real homespun dessert. Now I make it for my grandchildren. -Mary Detweiler, Middlefield, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Place the bread cubes in a greased 2-qt. casserole; pour butter over top and toss to coat. In a medium bowl, lightly beat eggs; add milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Stir in bananas. , Pour over bread cubes and stir to coat. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for about 40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. , Meanwhile, for sauce, melt butter in a small saucepan. Combine sugar and cornstarch; add to butter. Stir in milk and corn syrup. Cook and stir over medium heat until the mixture comes to a full boil. Boil for 1 minute. Remove from the heat; stir in the vanilla. Serve warm sauce over warm pudding.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 439 calories, Fat 21g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 157mg cholesterol, Sodium 561mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
BANANA AND NUT BREAD
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
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.
ALMOST NO FAT BANANA BREAD
This bread is surprising moist and has a wonderful flavor. For a little variation, you can add nuts or raisins.
Provided by Allison
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Fruit Bread Recipes 100+ Banana Bread Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8x4 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon. Add egg whites, bananas and applesauce; stir just until combined. Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Bake in preheated oven for 50 to 55 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of loaf comes out clean. Turn out onto wire rack and allow to cool before slicing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 127.2 calories, Carbohydrate 29.5 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2.4 g, Sodium 99.8 mg, Sugar 15.4 g
BISQUICK® BANANA NUT BREAD
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
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
GRANDMA'S HOMEMADE BANANA BREAD
This recipe is a number one family favorite!!! It's been handed down from generation to generation. You can get creative by adding nuts, raisins or anything else that you want to throw in the batter
Provided by Jeannie Meyer
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Fruit Bread Recipes 100+ Banana Bread Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8x4 inch loaf pan.
- Combine sugar, butter, bananas, eggs, flour, baking soda, milk, salt and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl; beat well. Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Bake in a preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.4 calories, Carbohydrate 38.5 g, Cholesterol 41.5 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 136.4 mg, Sugar 23.3 g
BANANA OATMEAL BREAD
This is an old family recipe, and it is very moist!
Provided by Carolyn
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Fruit Bread Recipes 100+ Banana Bread Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and set aside.
- Cream together the shortening and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla; beat until fluffy.
- Sift together the flour, oatmeal, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Add dry ingredients alternately with bananas and milk. Mix until blended.
- Fold in raisins and pour into prepared pan. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes; remove from oven and cover for 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.3 calories, Carbohydrate 41.5 g, Cholesterol 31.4 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 217.2 mg, Sugar 24.6 g
BANANA PEANUT BUTTER BREAD
Quick, easy and very yummy too. Good for breakfast or snacking.
Provided by CORWYNN DARKHOLME
Categories Breakfast and Brunch Breakfast Bread Recipes
Time 1h25m
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease a 5x9 inch loaf pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar. Add eggs; beat well. Stir in peanut butter, bananas, flour and baking soda until blended. Fold in walnuts. Pour into prepared pan.
- Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. Remove to a wire rack to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.2 calories, Carbohydrate 32.1 g, Cholesterol 41.1 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 179.2 mg, Sugar 16.2 g
CRANBERRY BANANA BREAD
Use up the leftover cranberries, freeze the loaf for later. I often make half of this into a loaf and half into small muffins.
Provided by Derf2440
Categories Quick Breads
Time 1h25m
Yield 1 loaf
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350F degrees.
- Grease an 8 1/2 by 4 1/2 inch loaf pan.
- Mix sugar and butter in a medium mixing bowl until completely blended.
- Add banana, milk and eggs, mixing well.
- Add dry ingredients, mixing just until moist.
- Stir in nuts and cranberries.
- Spread batter evenly in the loaf pan.
- Bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the centre of the bread comes out clean.
- Remove from pan, cool on rack.
JANET'S RICH BANANA BREAD
This is the moistest banana bread that I have ever tasted. It's also very easy to make!
Provided by vjonsson
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Fruit Bread Recipes 100+ Banana Bread Recipes Banana Nut Bread Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, stir together the melted butter and sugar. Add the eggs and vanilla, mix well. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt, stir into the butter mixture until smooth. Finally, fold in the sour cream, walnuts and bananas. Spread evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 60 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 217.6 calories, Carbohydrate 27.4 g, Cholesterol 44.4 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 218.9 mg, Sugar 15.5 g
Tips:
- Use ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your banana bread will be. Look for bananas with dark yellow skin and brown spots.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make your banana bread tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the banana bread in a loaf pan: A loaf pan will give your banana bread a classic shape and ensure that it cooks evenly.
- Let the banana bread cool completely before slicing it: This will help the bread to hold its shape.
Conclusion:
Banana bread is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. With its moist texture and sweet banana flavor, banana bread is a favorite of people of all ages. The next time you have some ripe bananas on hand, be sure to give this recipe a try!
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