Best 5 Super Easy Ultimate Banana Bread Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful world of banana bread with our curated collection of irresistible recipes. From classic to unique flavor combinations, each recipe promises a moist, flavorful loaf that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you prefer a traditional banana bread with warming spices or a decadent chocolate chip variation, we have something to satisfy every craving. Embrace the nostalgic aroma of freshly baked banana bread, perfect for cozy mornings, afternoon tea parties, or special occasions. With easy-to-follow instructions and a few simple ingredients, you can create a homemade masterpiece that will be cherished by family and friends alike. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a delicious journey of banana bread baking!

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

ULTIMATE BANANA BREAD



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Most banana breads are either lacking in flavor or hopelessly dense. This version cooks out some of the water to help reduce the density. The bananas should be VERY ripe, heavily speckled with brown and black. You may use thawed, frozen bananas for the five mashed bananas; because they will exude a lot of liquid when thawing, you can skip the microwaving step and simply put them in the strainer. (Peel them before freezing to prevent the extracted liquid from turning black.) Do not use a frozen banana for the top of the loaf; it will be too soft to slice. Adapted from Cook's Illustrated. http://bit.ly/fBfyCw

Provided by DrGaellon

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h39m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 3/4 ounces all-purpose flour (1 3/4 cup)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon table salt
6 large very ripe bananas, about 2 1/4 lb
8 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
5 1/4 ounces light brown sugar (3/4 cup packed)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup walnuts or 1/2 cup pecans, toasted
2 teaspoons granulated sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F Spray an 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 loaf pan with non-stick spray.
  • Whisk together flour, soda and salt in a large bowl.
  • Peel 5 bananas and place in a bowl. Cover with plastic wrap, poke several holes, and microwave 5 minutes until bananas are soft and release water. Dump into a strainer set over a sauce pot and let stand about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. You should have 1/2 to 3/4 c liquid.
  • Transfer bananas to a bowl. Boil collected liquid over medium-high heat, until reduced down to 1/4 cup. Add syrup back to bananas and mash with a potato masher. Whisk in butter, eggs, brown sugar and vanilla.
  • Pour wet ingredients over dry ingredients. Stir until just barely combined, with a few streaks of flour showing. Add nuts and fold gently.
  • Transfer batter to prepared pan. Slice remaining banana into 1/4" slices on the bias. Arrange banana slices, overlapping, down the two long edges of the pan. Sprinkle top of banana slices and batter with sugar.
  • Bake in preheated oven, 55-75 minutes, until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pan 15 minutes, then remove from pan and let rest on a rack until completely cool. Tastes best the day its made, but will last up to 3 days if tightly wrapped in plastic wrap.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298.9, Fat 12.1, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 51.4, Sodium 285.9, Carbohydrate 45.1, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 21.3, Protein 4.8

SUPER EASY ULTIMATE BANANA BREAD



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This recipe is the love child of all the highest rated banana bread recipes on RecipeZaar and a few other resources! I love it.

Provided by thestickyskunk

Categories     Breads

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 loaf, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup melted butter
2 eggs
1/3 cup sour cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups flour
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 bananas
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease loaf pan (or muffin tin!).
  • Mix butter, eggs, and sour cream in one bowl, and salt, flour sugar, and baking soda in another bowl. Then mix them together.
  • Mash up the bananas and add them to the mixture with the pecans. Put everything in the loaf pan.
  • Bake at 350 for an hour and 15 minutes. Maybe less for muffins, they are still in the oven :P.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 444.5, Fat 20.1, SaturatedFat 9.4, Cholesterol 87.6, Sodium 346.1, Carbohydrate 62.2, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 32.3, Protein 6.3

OUR BEST MOIST BANANA BREAD RECIPE



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These recipes are sure to please. So, gather your family and friends and enjoy. Let us know your thoughts!

Provided by Cassie Marshall

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 medium overripe bananas (mashed)
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup melted butter (unsalted butter)
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract (not imitation)
2 eggs
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 cup
sour cream
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • While your oven is heating, grease a loaf pan (9×5-inch).
  • Using a large bowl, mix the sugar and butter together. Add the vanilla extract, eggs, and lemon juice to the mixture and mix together well.
  • In another bowl, combine the baking soda, flour, salt, and baking powder. Using a whisk, mix it together thoroughly.
  • Add dry ingredients to the butter and sugar mixture. Mix well until smooth. Do not overmix.
  • Mash your bananas with a potato masher or fork. You can also use a hand mixer if you want your bananas to be extra smooth, but don't overmix them.
  • Fold the bananas, walnuts, and sour cream (the banana mixture) into the other mixture. Gently fold it in without overmixing.
  • Spread the mixture into your greased loaf pan.
  • Bake your banana bread at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 55-60 minutes. Use the toothpick test to see if it comes out clean after being inserted into the center of the loaf. That's how you know your banana bread is done.
  • When your toothpick is clean, open the oven door and turn off the oven. Allow the banana bread to sit in the oven with the oven door open for another 2-3 minutes.
  • Remove your banana bread from the oven. Allow it to cool in the loaf pan for 10 minutes, then remove it from the pan.
  • Place the banana bread on a wire rack and allow it to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

JOY'S EASY BANANA BREAD



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This easy banana bread recipe is quick to prepare, and everyone always comes back for seconds!

Provided by Joy

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     Breakfast Bread Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 ripe bananas, mashed
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
¼ cup melted butter
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  • Combine bananas, sugar, egg, and butter together in a bowl. Mix flour and baking soda together in a separate bowl; stir into banana mixture until batter is just mixed. Stir salt into batter. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the bread comes out clean, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 calories, Carbohydrate 42.4 g, Cholesterol 30.8 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 398.8 mg, Sugar 24.4 g

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

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

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your banana bread will be.
  • Mash the bananas well: Make sure to mash the bananas until they are completely smooth. This will help to ensure that the banana bread is evenly moist and flavorful.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can make the banana 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 to develop the flavor and texture of the banana bread.
  • Bake the banana bread at a moderate temperature: Baking the banana bread at a moderate temperature will help to prevent it from drying out.
  • Use a toothpick to test for doneness: Insert a toothpick into the center of the banana bread. If it comes out clean, the banana bread is done.

Conclusion:

This ultimate banana bread recipe is super easy to make and always a hit! With its moist and flavorful texture, this banana bread is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. It's also a great way to use up overripe bananas. So next time you have some bananas that are past their prime, don't throw them away! Make this banana bread instead. You won't be disappointed.

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