Best 7 Grandmas Banana Nut Bread Recipes

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Indulge in a nostalgic treat with Grandma's Banana Nut Bread, a classic recipe that combines the comforting flavors of ripe bananas, crunchy walnuts, and a touch of cinnamon into a moist and delectable loaf. This simple yet satisfying bread is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as an afternoon snack, and it's sure to become a family favorite. But that's not all! This versatile recipe also includes a variety of delightful variations, such as a decadent chocolate chip banana bread, a tangy lemon blueberry banana bread, and a healthy whole wheat banana bread. With so many options to choose from, there's a banana bread for every taste and occasion. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a baking journey that will fill your home with the irresistible aroma of freshly baked banana nut bread.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

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 BANANA NUT BREAD



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My grandma's recipe for banana nut bread - a classic banana bread recipe packed full of mashed bananas and chopped walnuts. A family favorite!

Provided by Michelle

Categories     Bread

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups all-purpose flour
1½ teaspoons baking soda
Pinch salt
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 medium ripe bananas (mashed (about 1⅓ cups or 303 grams))
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease two 8x4-inch loaf pans; set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt; set aside. In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Add the bananas and stir gently to combine. Add the flour mixture and stir until completely blended. Using a rubber spatula, fold in the walnuts.
  • Divide the mixture into the two loaf pans. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until a thin knife inserted into the center comes out clean. If the loaves begin to get too dark before they are done in the middle, cover with foil. Allow to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely. The bread can be stored, wrapped tightly in plastic wrap, at room temperature for up to 5 days. To freeze, wrap in plastic wrap then in aluminum foil and freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 kcal, Carbohydrate 28 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 18 mg, Sodium 100 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 14 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MOMMA CALLIE'S BANANA NUT BREAD WITH HONEY BUTTER



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 stick butter, at room temperature, plus more for loaf pan
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pan
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3 large very ripe bananas*
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup chopped pecans
Honey Butter, for serving, recipe follows
1 stick salted butter, softened
2 tablespoons honey

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and put a rack on the middle shelf. Butter and flour a 9 by 5 by 3-inch loaf pan.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
  • In a separate small bowl, mash the bananas with a wooden spoon, leaving a bit of texture.
  • In another large bowl, use a hand electric mixer or stand mixer to cream the 1/2 cup of butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, 1 at a time. Stir in the mashed bananas, sour cream and vanilla and beat until just combined. Add the dry ingredients and gently stir in pecans. Pour the batter into the pan and put on a sheet tray.
  • Bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes in the pan then turn out onto a wire rack to finish cooling. Slice and serve with Honey Butter.
  • Mix the butter and the honey together in a small bowl with a wooden spoon. Serve with the banana bread.

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.

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 HOMEMADE BANANA BREAD



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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

1 ½ cups white sugar
½ cup butter, softened
3 bananas, mashed
2 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
⅓ cup sour milk
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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

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:

  • Ensure ripe bananas: Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for the best flavor and texture.
  • Cream butter and sugar thoroughly: This step helps incorporate air into the batter, resulting in a light and fluffy loaf.
  • Gradually add eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. This prevents the batter from curdling.
  • Fold in dry ingredients: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Overmixing can result in a tough loaf.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can develop the gluten in the flour, resulting in a dense loaf.
  • Bake at the right temperature: The ideal oven temperature for banana nut bread is 350°F (175°C). A lower temperature can result in a gummy loaf, while a higher temperature can burn the top.
  • Check for doneness: Insert a toothpick into the center of the loaf. If it comes out clean, the loaf is done. If it comes out with batter or crumbs attached, continue baking for a few more minutes.
  • Cool before slicing: Allow the loaf to cool completely before slicing. This helps prevent it from crumbling.

Conclusion:

Grandma's Banana Nut Bread is a classic recipe that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its moist texture, sweet banana flavor, and crunchy walnuts, it's the perfect treat for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. So next time you have some ripe bananas on hand, be sure to give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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