Best 6 Banging Banana Bread Recipes

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Welcome to the world of delectable banana bread, a classic treat that has captured the hearts and taste buds of many. This versatile bread is not only incredibly moist and flavorful, but also incredibly easy to make, making it a perfect choice for home bakers of all skill levels.

Whether you prefer a classic banana bread, a decadent chocolate chip banana bread, or a delightful streusel-topped banana bread, this article has you covered. With a variety of recipes to choose from, you'll find the perfect banana bread to satisfy your cravings. Each recipe is carefully crafted to ensure a moist and flavorful loaf that will leave you wanting more.

So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a delicious journey into the world of banana bread. Happy baking!

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

MY FAVORITE BANANA BREAD



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With its super-moist texture, buttery banana and brown sugar flavors, and incredibly soft crumb, this is the best ever banana bread recipe. You'll need 4 ripe bananas to begin.

Provided by Sally

Categories     Bread

Time 3h

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup (1 stick or 115g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
3/4 cup (150g) packed light or dark brown sugar
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1/3 cup (80g) plain yogurt or sour cream, at room temperature (I use Greek yogurt)
2 cups (460g) mashed bananas (about 4 large ripe bananas)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
optional: 3/4 cup (100g) chopped pecans or walnuts

Steps:

  • Adjust the oven rack to the lower third position and preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or coat with nonstick spray. Set aside.
  • Whisk the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon together in a large bowl.
  • Using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle or whisk attachment, beat the butter and brown sugar together on high speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. On medium speed, add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the yogurt, mashed bananas, and vanilla extract on medium speed until combined. With the mixer running on low speed, slowly beat the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until no flour pockets remain. Do not overmix. Fold in the nuts, if using.
  • Spoon the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 60-65 minutes. Loosely cover the bread with aluminum foil after 30 minutes to help prevent the top and sides from getting too brown. A toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf will come out clean when the bread is done. Remove from the oven and allow the bread to cool completely in the pan set on a wire rack.
  • Cover and store banana bread at room temperature for 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Banana bread tastes best on day 2 after the flavors have settled together. See post above for freezing instructions.

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.

CAST-IRON CHOCOLATE CHIP BANANA BREAD



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I love this cast-iron banana bread because it cooks evenly every time. The end result is so moist and delicious! -Ashley Hudd, Holton, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
3 medium ripe bananas, mashed (about 1-1/4 cups)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, divided
Dried banana chips, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly. Beat in egg, bananas and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into banana mixture. Stir in 1/2 cup chocolate chips., Transfer to a greased 10-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup chocolate chips. If desired, top with dried banana chips. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. Cool in pan on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 290mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

BANGING BANANA BREAD



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I LOVE banana bread. So, I have made it for many years. I am always looking to get the flavor just perfect! I use "old" bananas. The upscale produce shop won't sell them, so I usually call and see if they have any. That way I can use them right away AND they sell them to me super cheap! I usually bake around 150 mini loaves to include in my Christmas Goodies Bags. I like my recipes to have measurements for items, sizes for pans, and baking directions. So you will find all of that in this recipe that I have finally decided I have "tweeked" it right down to d-e-l-i-c-i-o-u-s.

Provided by Tantric1

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 55m

Yield 3-4 Mini-loaves, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2/3 cup butter flavered Crisco
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas
1/3 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon vanilla (real)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 2/3 cups flour
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cream together Crisco and sugar.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, blend thoroughly.
  • Add to mixture the mashed banana and water, blend.
  • Add all remainly dry ingredients, blend with mixer thoroughly.
  • Now add flour and scrape sides of bowl mix until well blended.
  • Add in walnuts and stir again.
  • Spray the BOTTOM only of what ever pan you have decided to use (I generally make mini loaves).
  • Fill the pan between 1/2 and 2/3 full.

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.

BANANA BREAD



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Use overripe bananas to bake a classic banana bread with this easy recipe from Food Network.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup granulated sugar
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
2 large eggs
3 ripe bananas
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Butter a 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan.
  • Cream the sugar and butter in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • In a small bowl, mash the bananas with a fork. Mix in the milk and cinnamon. In another bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  • Add the banana mixture to the creamed mixture and stir until combined. Add dry ingredients, mixing just until flour disappears.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan and bake 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Set aside to cool on a rack for 15 minutes. Remove bread from pan, invert onto rack and cool completely before slicing.
  • Spread slices with honey or serve with ice cream.

Tips:

  • Use overripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your bread will be.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make your bread tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Let the batter rest: Allowing the batter to rest for a few minutes before baking will help it develop flavor and rise better.
  • Bake the bread at a moderate temperature: A moderate oven temperature will help the bread bake evenly without overcooking.
  • Check the bread for doneness: Insert a toothpick into the center of the bread. If it comes out clean, the bread is done.
  • Let the bread cool before slicing: Allow the bread to cool completely before slicing it. This will help prevent it from crumbling.

Conclusion:

Banging banana bread is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. With its moist, flavorful crumb and crunchy crust, this bread is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you have some overripe bananas, don't throw them away! Instead, make a batch of banging banana bread and enjoy!

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