Best 2 Banana Nana Bread Recipes

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**Nana's Banana Bread: A Taste of Nostalgia and Comfort**

Indulge in the aroma of freshly baked banana bread, a classic treat that evokes memories of warmth and comfort. With its moist and fluffy texture, sweet banana flavor, and hint of nuts, this beloved bread is a staple in many kitchens. Our collection of banana bread recipes offers a variety of options to suit every taste, from classic to unique twists. Whether you prefer a simple, straightforward recipe or one with added ingredients like chocolate chips, nuts, or spices, we have you covered. Get ready to embark on a delightful baking journey and create a loaf of banana bread that will become a family favorite.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

NANA'S ZUCCHINI BANANA BREAD



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Seeing all the recipes for zucchini posted lately reminded me of a Christmas and Thanksgiving favorite in my home. Nana made it when i was little and later when i had my own family I carried on the tradition. The smaller loaves are so moist and the flavor is unbelieveable. Noone would ever guess there was zucchini in the batter....

Provided by Deneece Gursky

Categories     Other Desserts

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 eggs
2 c mashed ripe bananas
1 c vegetable oil
2 c finely shredded zucchini
2 c sugar
3 c flour
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 tsp vanilla
1 Tbsp cinnamon
1 c chopped walnuts (you can also use pecans)
GLAZE DRIZZLE
powdered sugar
milk
banana extract (optional)
additional ground nuts for topping

Steps:

  • 1. Put bananas, zucchini, eggs, sugar,vanilla and oil in a large bowl. Mix well to blend all ingredients.
  • 2. In separate bowl mix together flour, soda, salt, cinnamon and ground nuts. Add this to the large bowl and mix just until blended.
  • 3. Pour mix into 5 to 7 mini loaf pans that have been sprayed with no stick cooking spray.
  • 4. Bake in oven preheated to 350 degrees for about 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. (You can also do this in large loaf pan and cook for 55 minutes to 1 hour. The smaller loaves tend to come out more moist)
  • 5. Allow to cool for 10 to 15 minutes and then remove from pans.
  • 6. Glaze: Mix milk and powdered sugar in small bowl till desired consistency (I like mine thick but pourable) add in enough vanilla or banana extract (optional) to taste. Drizzle over loafs. Sprinkle with additional ground nuts.
  • 7. Keep one (or two or three) for yourself and share the rest with your family and friends. (I wrap mine in pretty colored cellophane and tie with ribbons for thanksgiving treats for co-workers and friends.)

NANA'S BANANA BREAD



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Make and share this Nana's Banana Bread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by craftymama

Categories     Breads

Time 1h25m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

5 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1 large egg
2 egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups mashed very ripe bananas
1 3/4 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven 350. Grease bottom only of 9x5x3 inch loaf pan.
  • Beat butter in large bowl with a mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add brown and granulated sugar beat well. Add egg, egg whites and vanilla; beat until well blended. Add mashed bananas, and beat on high speed.
  • combine flour, baking soda and powder,and salt in a medium bowl. Add flour mixture to butter mixture. Alternately with heavy cream and flour mixture ending with flour.
  • Add walnuts to batter mix well.
  • Pour batter into loaf pan (evenly) Bake until brown and toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cook time is about 1 hour 10 minutes.
  • Cool in pan for about 10 minutes then remove from pan and cool completely on wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.3, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 33, Sodium 199.8, Carbohydrate 27.2, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 14.8, Protein 3

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your banana bread will be. If you don't have any ripe bananas, you can ripen them quickly by placing them in a paper bag with an apple or pear for a few days.
  • Mash the bananas well: Make sure to mash the bananas until they are completely smooth. This will help to ensure that the banana bread is moist and tender.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the banana bread tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Use a loaf pan that is the right size: If you use a loaf pan that is too big, the banana bread will be too thin and dry. If you use a loaf pan that is too small, the banana bread will be too thick and dense.
  • Bake the banana bread until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This is the best way to tell if the banana bread is done baking.

Conclusion:

Banana bread is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its moist and tender texture and sweet and flavorful taste, banana bread is a perfect snack or dessert. These tips and tricks should help you make perfect banana bread without any trouble. Give it a try and share your banana bread with your family and friends!

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