Best 10 Blue Ribbon Banana Nut Bread Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing aroma of freshly baked Blue Ribbon Banana Nut Bread, a classic treat that has won hearts and taste buds for generations. This delectable delight combines the perfect balance of sweet bananas, crunchy walnuts, and a touch of cinnamon, creating a moist and flavorful loaf that is sure to impress. With three variations to choose from, including a gluten-free option, there's a perfect recipe for every palate. Whether you prefer the simplicity of the classic recipe, the indulgent richness of the chocolate swirl, or the wholesome goodness of the gluten-free alternative, this article has you covered. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more of this irresistible banana nut bread.

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

BLUE RIBBON BANANA BREAD



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Provided by My Homemade Roots

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
½ cup melted butter
1 cup loosely packed brown sugar
3 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons sour cream
3 ripe bananas, mashed
½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts, toasted (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • In a large mixing bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
  • In a second mixing bowl, whisk together butter, brown sugar, eggs, and sour cream. Stir in mashed bananas.
  • Add wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix well. Stir in toasted nuts, if using.
  • Pour batter into well-greased 9x5-inch loaf pan. Bake for 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
  • Cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then remove loaf from pan and allow to finish cooling on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 piece

MARY'S BLUE RIBBON BANANA BREAD



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Yum! This is an old-fashioned banana bread recipe that's delicious. It's a very basic recipe but so good. Reminds us of something our grandmother would make. This banana bread is moist and tender, slightly dense, and has a nice crust on the outside. This would be great for breakfast or a snack.

Provided by Mary Louise

Categories     Other Breakfast

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 c all-purpose flour
3/4 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 c butter, room temperature
1 c sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 c ripe banana pulp, mashed
1/4 c sour cream
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 c chopped walnuts, optional

Steps:

  • 1. Sift dry ingredients together.
  • 2. In a large bowl cream butter and sugar well.
  • 3. Add eggs and beat well until light and fluffy.
  • 4. Add vanilla.
  • 5. Mix banana pulp with sour cream.
  • 6. Add pulp alternately with dry ingredients to butter, sugar, and eggs mixture on slow speed.
  • 7. Scrape sides as needed.
  • 8. DO NOT OVER BEAT. Beat only until combined. I then stir with a wooden spoon to make sure it is all combined.
  • 9. Grease and flour a loaf pan, 9X5X3. Bake at 350 degrees for 50-60 minutes.
  • 10. Test with a cake tester. Do not test in the crack. Test off to the side. It should come out clean, but be careful not to over bake. You want a loaf of moist banana bread.

YUMMY BANANA NUT BREAD



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Sweet, moist, and dense, this really is a yummy banana nut bread recipe. It has the perfect amount of banana to make the bread moist and not gummy. Mixing cream cheese into the batter makes is a unique ingredient but helps with the bread's texture too. Enjoy a slice for breakfast or a snack. You can enjoy it the way it is, smear...

Provided by Genny Miller

Categories     Other Breakfast

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pkg cream cheese (8-ounce), softened
1 c sugar
1/4 c butter, softened
1 c bananas, ripe and mashed
2 eggs
2 1/4 c all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 c nuts, chopped (walnuts, pecan, etc.)

Steps:

  • 1. Combine softened cream cheese, sugar, and butter, mixing until well blended.
  • 2. Blend in banana and eggs.
  • 3. Add combined remaining ingredients mixing until moistened.
  • 4. Pour into a greased and floured 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  • 5. Bake at 350 degrees, for 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted near the center of the bread comes out clean.
  • 6. Cool 5 minutes; remove from pan. Glaze if desired when the bread is cooled. NOTE: I just make a glaze with powdered sugar, a little milk, and either vanilla or lemon extract. It's GREAT without glaze too. I personally like it best spreading... you guessed it, cream cheese on each slice. Yum!!

BEST EVER BANANA BREAD



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This really is the best banana bread I have ever tasted. Very moist and it freezes well. I also bake this in 3 small loaf pans however you may need to shorten the baking time.

Provided by Rose

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

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 eggs, beaten
⅓ cup buttermilk
½ cup vegetable oil
1 cup mashed bananas
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Spray one 9x5 inch loaf pan with non-stick spray coating.
  • Blend together the eggs, buttermilk, oil and bananas.
  • Sift together the sugar, flour, baking soda and salt. Add to banana mixture and stir in pecans. Mix well.
  • Pour into prepared loaf pan and bake 1 hour and 20 minutes or until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.8 calories, Carbohydrate 44.2 g, Cholesterol 31.3 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 221.1 mg, Sugar 27.9 g

CARAMELIZED BANANA BREAD



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Caramelizing the bananas before baking this banana bread adds a richness that's hard to describe. The smell during the caramelizing process is intoxicating. It really brings this simple bread to a whole new level of yumminess. One bite you know this isn't an ordinary banana bread. It's tender, rich, and delicious. The top forms a...

Provided by Joan Penney

Categories     Other Breakfast

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb ripe bananas, peeled
1 1/4 c brown sugar, divided
10 Tbsp butter, softened & divided
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 egg
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 c buttermilk
2 c all-purpose flour
1 c toasted pecan pieces (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350. Grease loaf pan(s).
  • 2. In a large frying pan over medium heat, add sliced bananas, 2 Tbsp butter, and 1/4 cup brown sugar. Allow bananas to brown slightly stirring often.
  • 3. Add cinnamon and nutmeg.
  • 4. Continue cooking 3-5 minutes.
  • 5. Add vanilla extract and remove from heat.
  • 6. To a large bowl add remaining 1/2 cup butter and 1 cup brown sugar.
  • 7. Beat until smooth (2-3 min).
  • 8. Add egg, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.
  • 9. To mixture, add buttermilk and alternately add flour and caramelized bananas beginning and ending with flour.
  • 10. Mix well between additions.
  • 11. Stir in toasted pecan pieces.
  • 12. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan(s).
  • 13. Bake at 350 for 40 min if using 9 X 5 loaf pan or 20 min if mini loaf pans, or until a cake tester comes out clean.
  • 14. Allow to cool slightly.

BLUE RIBBON BANANA NUT BREAD



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I've won 4 Blue RIbbons with this recipe. And always donate the Bread when it's over to be sold or actioned off. Everybody wants the recipe. Enjoy everyone!

Provided by Audra LeNormand

Categories     Sweet Breads

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 stick butter, softened
2 c sugar or sugar substitute ( splenda )
6 bananas ( ripe & mashed )
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1/2 c pecans, in pieces
1/2 c walnut pieces
2 Tbsp vanilla extract ( mexican vanilla is best )
4 c all purpose flour
3 eggs

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  • 2. Mix together butter, sugar, eggs, and mashed bananas.
  • 3. In another bowl combine flour, baking soda and salt.
  • 4. Combine both mixtures and add vanilla and nuts. Mix thoroughly. Pour into 2 well greased bread pans.
  • 5. And bake for an hour at 350 degrees. To test stick tooth pick into center and if it comes out clean it's done.
  • 6. Cooks Note: Being Diabetic I've made it with Splenda and it's outstanding.

BANANA BREAD



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This classic Banana Bread recipe has appeared in almost every edition of the Betty Crocker Cookbook that's ever been printed, and it's no surprise! It's a favorite of hundreds upon hundreds of home cooks for the Banana Bread recipe's speedy 15-minute prep time and its delicious results. This Banana Bread is sure to become a staple in your home if it's not already.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 2h30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups mashed very ripe bananas (3 to 4 medium)
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ All-Purpose Flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped nuts, if desired

Steps:

  • Move oven rack to low position so that tops of pans will be in center of oven. Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottoms only of 2 loaf pans, 8 1/2x4 1/2x2 1/2 inches, or 1 loaf pan, 9x5x3 inches.
  • Mix sugar and butter in large bowl. Stir in eggs until well blended. Add bananas, buttermilk and vanilla. Beat until smooth. Stir in flour, baking soda and salt just until moistened. Stir in nuts. Pour into pans.
  • Bake 8-inch loaves about 1 hour, 9-inch loaf about 1 1/4 hours, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Loosen sides of loaves from pans; remove from pans 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 70, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Slice, Sodium 95 mg

EXTREME BANANA NUT BREAD



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This banana bread recipe made the Test Kitchen smell amazing! The dense, nutty bread is oh-so-moist and will win over even the non-banana lovers in your life. Delicious for breakfast for an afternoon snack.

Provided by Robin DuPree

Categories     Sweet Breads

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 2/3 c all-purpose flour
3/4 tsp salt
1 3/4 tsp baking soda
3/4 c and 4 teaspoons of butter
1 2/3 c white sugar
1 2/3 c mashed overripe bananas
3 eggs beaten
3/4 c and 4 teaspoons chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9x5 inch loaf pans.
  • 2. SIft the flour, salt, and baking soda into a large bowl. In a separate bowl, mix together the butter or margarine and sugar until smooth. Mix in the bananas, eggs, and walnuts until well blended.
  • 3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, and stir until blended.
  • 4. Divide the batter evenly between the two loaves.
  • 5. Bake for 60 to 70 minutes in the preheated oven, until a knife inserted into the crown of the loaves comes out clean. Let the loaves cool in the pans for at least 5 minutes. Then turn out onto a cooling rack and cool completely.
  • 6. Wrap in aluminum foil to keep in the moisture. Ideally, refrigerate the loaves for two hours or more before serving. TIP: Do not taste or cut the loaves in advance.

BLUE RIBBON BANANA CAKE



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This recipe is a great way to use over-ripe bananas. I throw over-ripe bananas in the freezer for this recipe and other banana baking recipes.-Cathy Winter, Granton, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 26

3/4 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup mashed ripe bananas
2 cups sifted cake flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, divided
CREAMY NUT FILLING:
3/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
CREAMY WHITE FROSTING:
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almonds extract
4 cups confectioners' sugar
3 to 4 tablespoons whole milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, beat 2 minutes. Add bananas; beat 2 minutes longer. Set aside. Sift together flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk and vanilla. Beat well. Stir in pecans. , Pour into two lightly greased 9-in. round baking pans. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup coconut. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes. Remove cakes from the pan and cool, coconut side up, on wire racks., For filling, combine sugar, flour, cream, salt and butter in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until thickened. Stir in pecans and vanilla. Cool. Spread filling over the bottom (plain side) of one cake layer. Place remaining cake layer, coconut side up, on top of filling. , In a bowl, combine frosting ingredients; beat until smooth. Place a 3-in. circle in the center of the cake top. Frost sides and top edges of cake. Remove the circle to expose coconut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 872 calories, Fat 48g fat (23g saturated fat), Cholesterol 115mg cholesterol, Sodium 574mg sodium, Carbohydrate 108g carbohydrate (82g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

BLUE-RIBBON BANANA BREAD RECIPE - (3.7/5)



Blue-Ribbon Banana Bread Recipe - (3.7/5) image

Provided by mitzzy

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 3/4 cups plus 2 Tbs. all-purpose flour
1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
3/4 tsp. salt
1 cup chopped toasted walnuts or pecans
1 cup mashed banana (about 2 medium bananas, the blacker, the better)
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup plain yogurt (low-fat is fine)
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 tsp. vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Adjust the rack in the lower third of the oven and heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray. Sift the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt into a large bowl. Stir in the walnuts. Combine the banana, eggs, yogurt, oil and vanilla; add to the flour mixture. Stir until just combined. Spoon the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 1 hour, or until a cake tester inserted in the loaf comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes in the pan, then turn the loaf out onto a rack to cool completely.

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your bread will be.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will help to create a smooth, even crumb.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition: This will help to prevent the batter from curdling.
  • Stir in the mashed bananas: Make sure to mix them in gently so that you don't overmix the batter.
  • Fold in the dry ingredients: Be careful not to overmix the batter, as this can make the bread tough.
  • Pour the batter into a greased and floured loaf pan: Make sure to smooth out the top of the batter.
  • Bake the bread at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: Check the bread after 50 minutes to make sure that it's not overbaking.
  • Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely: This will help to prevent the bread from falling apart.

Conclusion:

These are just a few tips to help you make the perfect banana nut bread. With a little practice, you'll be able to create a delicious and moist loaf that your family and friends will love. So what are you waiting for? Get baking today!

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