Best 3 Perfect Banana Bread Recipes

Indulge in the delectable aroma of freshly baked banana bread, a classic treat that evokes memories of home and comfort. This beloved quick bread is a symphony of flavors, with sweet, moist banana mingling with warm spices and a hint of nuts. Whether you prefer a traditional loaf or crave variations like chocolate chip, streusel topping, or a gluten-free option, this article has a recipe for every taste. Discover the secrets to creating the perfect banana bread with our collection of expertly crafted recipes, each promising a slice of heaven in every bite.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

THE BEST BANANA BREAD

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This is the most successful and versatile quick bread recipe I've found! You can also use chunky applesauce or a 15 ounce can of pumpkin for wonderful variations.

Provided by Libby

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

Time 1h15m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

½ cup margarine, softened
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 ½ cups mashed banana
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour one 9x5 inch pan.
Cream margarine and sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs, then bananas. Add flour and soda, stirring just until combined.
Pour into prepared pan and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 1 hour (or till toothpick comes out clean). Remove from pan and let cool, store in refrigerator or freeze.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Carbohydrate 31.3 g, Cholesterol 24.8 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 175.4 mg, Sugar 16.2 g

PERFECT BANANA BREAD

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I made this once to take up to my boyfriend's cottage, but we ate the whole thing almost right out of the oven. This is my very favourite baked treat.

Provided by Pippy

Categories Quick Breads

Time 1h

Yield 1 loaf, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/3 cup butter or 1/3 cup margarine, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 bananas, mashed
1/2 cup milk or 1/2 cup soymilk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup nuts or 1/2 cup chocolate chips (whatever) (optional)

Steps:

Mix sugar and butter.
Stir in other dry ingredients.
Mix with the rest of the ingredients.
Put into sprayed 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 inch bread pan.
Bake for 50 minutes at 350.
YUM!
This recipe is adapted from the PETA cookbook.

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

Ingredients

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.

Tips:

Use ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your banana bread will be.
Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing will make your banana bread tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
Use good-quality chocolate chips: The better the chocolate chips, the better your banana bread will be. Look for chocolate chips that are made with real cocoa butter.
Let the banana bread cool completely before slicing: This will help the bread to hold its shape and prevent it 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 tips, you can make the perfect banana bread every time. So next time you have some ripe bananas on hand, give this recipe a try!

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