Best 10 Grammas Banana Bread Recipes

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**Grandma's Banana Bread: A Timeless Classic with a Twist**

Indulge in the nostalgic flavors of Grandma's Banana Bread, a beloved treat passed down through generations. This classic recipe brings together simple, wholesome ingredients to create a moist, flavorful loaf that is perfect for any occasion. With a tender crumb and a sweet banana aroma, it's a comforting and satisfying treat that is sure to bring back fond memories. This article offers a collection of variations on the traditional recipe, including unique flavor combinations and special ingredients to elevate your baking experience. From classic to creative, these recipes cater to every taste and preference, ensuring that every bite is a delightful journey into the world of banana bread.

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

BANANA BREAD



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Grandma's Banana Bread! This buttery, moist bread is quick and easy to make! Perfect way to use up those bananas sitting on the counter.

Provided by Serene

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 tbsp unsalted butter (room temperature)
¾ cup light brown sugar ((160g))
2 large eggs
1/4 cup buttermilk
2 cups all purpose flour ((240g))
½ tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
3 ripe bananas (mashed (approx 1½ cups))

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375℉. Spray loaf pan with baking spray or rub with butter and flour. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl cream the butter.
  • Add in the sugar and cream the sugar and butter together using medium speed. Will be light and fluffy.
  • Add in the eggs and buttermilk. Mix until combined.
  • Mash bananas and add into the batter.
  • In a separate bowl combine the dry ingredients: flour, salt, and baking soda. Stir to mix. Slowly add to the wet ingredients while mixing.
  • Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake for approximately 30 minutes covered with loosely with foil. Remove then continue baking for an additional 30 minutes or until fully cooked, top will be a golden brown. (foil helps to prevent too much browning)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354 kcal, Sugar 26 g, Sodium 335 mg, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Carbohydrate 55 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, Cholesterol 72 mg, ServingSize 1 serving

GRANDMA'S BEST EVER BANANA BREAD



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Grandma's Best Ever Banana Bread is my mother-in-law's famous recipe that's everything you want in a banana bread: moist, tender, delicious and slathered with a luscious cream cheese frosting.

Provided by Lise Sullivan Ode

Categories     Bread

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (1 stick)
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs (room temperature)
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour or gluten free flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup mashed bananas (about 3)
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (1/2 stick)
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease 9"x5" loaf pan. Set aside.
  • Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs. Stir to combine.
  • Whisk flour, baking soda and salt together. Add to butter mixture along with sour cream, bananas, and vanilla. Stir together until completely combined. Fold in nuts.Note: If you want to make this a gluten free recipe, it works beautifully just by substituting the same amount of gluten free flour instead of the all purpose flour and adding 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum. I used my homemade gluten free flour blend recipe from my blog.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean. Let cool.
  • Mix together cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth and creamy. Frost cooled banana bread. Slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338 kcal, Carbohydrate 37 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 66 mg, Sodium 292 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 25 g, UnsaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GRANDMA'S BANANA BREAD



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A super moist banana bread which uses six bananas!

Provided by Shana Bradley

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Breakfast Bread Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups sugar
1 cup margarine, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 eggs
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
6 very ripe bananas, mashed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and margarine until light and fluffy. Stir in the eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition, then stir in the vanilla.
  • In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking soda and salt. Blend this mixture into the egg mixture, alternately with the buttermilk; stir just to combine. Fold in the mashed bananas; mixing just enough to evenly combine. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes our clean, about 60 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 545.4 calories, Carbohydrate 92.6 g, Cholesterol 62.8 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 479.6 mg, Sugar 58.6 g

GRANDMA'S BANANA BREAD (AMAZING)



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This is one of those recipes that is so simple yet so amazingly good, that you keep thinking there has to be more to it. It's hard to mess up sweet breads like this, but this is the best of the best. There is something magic in its simple ingredients, and when I experiment with it, I always find I still like the original...

Provided by C C

Categories     Sweet Breads

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 c butter
1 c sugar (i've tried brown (love brown), and it works, but white is best in this recipe. it lets the other favors shine)
2 eggs
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 c (takes about 3) over ripe bananas, mashed
2 c flour
1/2 c nuts, optional (i like pecans)

Steps:

  • 1. Cream butter, sugar & eggs. Add salt & baking soda; mix well. Beat in the bananas. Add the flour. Stir in nuts if using.
  • 2. Pour into a LARGE buttered loaf pan (mine measures 4 1/4" x 8 1/4" on the bottom, 5 1/2" x 9 1/2" on the top, 2 3/4" tall.) If pan is not big enough, it will not cook all the way in the center. If you have a smaller pan, don't use all the batter in one pan. The recipe says to let sit at room temp. For 20 min. I never do.
  • 3. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 45- 60 min., until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool 5-10 minutes before loosening sides and inverting, letting it cool the rest of the way on a cooling rack.
  • 4. Great out of the oven, even better the next day, if it doesn't get eaten first! Wrap up after it cools completely to keep it moist.

GRANDMA'S BANANA BREAD



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This bread recipe was from my husband's grandmother. It is so simple to make and always comes out great. The original recipe did not have the vanilla in it, but I always add it. If I have bananas that are ripe, but I am not ready to make the bread, I just plop them in the freezer, peel and all. No need to put in a bag. They will turn black, but the insides will remain good and will be perfect for the bread. Just remove from the freezer, peel and add to the mixture.

Provided by psychotammymom

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h

Yield 1 loaf, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 bananas, mashed (very ripe)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Grease a bread pan.
  • Cream surage and shortening. Mix in eggs and vanilla.
  • Blend in the dry ingredients and then the mashed bananas.
  • Pour into the bread pan and bake for 50-60 minutes at 300 degrees.
  • Note: I usually bake this in a medium sized casserole pan. Just watch the cooking time. It should be done in about 40-50 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.8, Fat 11.6, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 42.3, Sodium 373.2, Carbohydrate 44.6, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 23.1, Protein 4.1

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.

GRANDMAS' BANANA NUT BREAD



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This is my one of my grandmothers recipes for banana nut bread, it is easy and it is moist and delicious!

Provided by ThatJodiGirl

Categories     Breads

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 Loaf

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups sugar
1 cup Crisco (Butter Flavor)
4 eggs
2 cups bananas (Ripened)
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 1/2 cups walnuts (Chopped)

Steps:

  • Sift flour, baking powder, salt and sugar together in a bowl.
  • Add eggs, Crisco and 1 cup of the ripened, mashed bananas.
  • Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes.
  • Add remaining bananas and lemon juice.
  • Beat 2 more minutes.
  • Fold in nuts.
  • Pour into a loaf pan sprayed with non stick cooking spray.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for about 1 hour or until knife comes out clean.

GRANDMA'S BANANA BREAD



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This recipe was given to my grandmother when she was pregnant with my father-- a kind neighbor had given her a loaf and it was so delicious she just had to have the recipe! Our family has been making it ever since. It is very moist and full of delicious banana flavor!

Provided by ceg8908

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 ripe bananas (the riper the better)
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
1/2 cup canola oil
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • Mash bananas well. Mix in the sugar and let stand for 10 minutes.
  • Grease and flour loaf pan and preheat oven to 350.
  • Add vanilla, egg and oil to the banana mixture.
  • Mix in flour, baking soda and salt.
  • If you choose, mix in walnuts.
  • Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and bake for 60-90 minutes (until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 3151.2, Fat 117.8, SaturatedFat 10.5, Cholesterol 186, Sodium 2504.4, Carbohydrate 499.4, Fiber 19, Sugar 258.7, Protein 37.2

GRANNY'S BANANA BREAD



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My Great-Grandma used to make this for us whenever we would spend the night at her cabin in Paris, Arkansas. I make it now for my kids and it brings back such wonderful memories! It's absolutely magnificent warm with some sweetened butter.

Provided by TERRIFEV

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     Breakfast Bread Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
⅓ cup unsweetened applesauce
4 ripe bananas, mashed
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  • In a large bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and white sugar. Stir in eggs, applesauce, bananas and vanilla extract. Fold in raisins and nuts if desired. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 45 to 60 minutes, until a knife inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298.4 calories, Carbohydrate 53.8 g, Cholesterol 35.3 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 117.8 mg, Sugar 22.6 g

GRANDMA'S BEST EVER BANANA NUT BREAD



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This is dark, rich and moist. It is sweet and flavorful and I am told unlike any other people have tasted. Some liken it Mimi's Cafe, but say it is better. My mother, Belen, who passed away at the age of 100 had been making this for as long as I can remember. Please follow the instructions regarding putting the vinegar in the milk in one cup and the baking soda in warm water in another before mixing it with other ingredients. It makes a difference.

Provided by Chef Lunita

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 large loaf pan, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2/3 cup margarine or 2/3 cup butter
2 eggs
1 cup mashed very ripe banana
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup raisins
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon warm water

Steps:

  • Mix together 4 tablespoons milk with 1 teaspoons white vinegar in a cup.
  • Mix together 1 ts. baking soda with 1 tablespoons warm water in a separate cup.
  • Beat sugar and margarine until blended.
  • Add eggs and bananas and mix.
  • Add everything else.
  • Prepare a large.
  • large loaf pan by coating it with shortening,.
  • flour and lining the bottom with waxed.
  • paper.
  • Bake at 325 degrees for 1 to 1 ½ hours.
  • Toothpick test for doneness.

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 at the right temperature: The ideal temperature for baking banana bread is 350 degrees Fahrenheit. If you bake it at a higher temperature, the outside will cook too quickly and the inside will be undercooked.
  • Let the banana bread cool before slicing it: This will help to prevent the bread from crumbling.

Conclusion:

Banana bread is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a moist and flavorful loaf of banana bread that will be enjoyed by everyone. So next time you have some ripe bananas on hand, be sure to give this recipe a try.

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