Discover the perfect blend of portable convenience and homemade comfort with this delightful Banana Bread in a Jar recipe. Made with ripe bananas, warming cinnamon, and optional crunchy walnuts, this individual-sized treat is baked directly in mason jars for an irresistibly moist and tender crumb. Perfect for gifting, picnics, or on-the-go snacking, these charming breads are easy to prepare and storeβjust seal with lids for freshness. With a quick 20-minute prep time and a unique presentation, this recipe is ideal for anyone looking to reinvent traditional banana bread in a creative, crowd-pleasing way.
Preheat your oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C).
Thoroughly clean and dry six 8-ounce (240 ml) wide-mouth mason jars. Lightly grease the insides of the jars with cooking spray or melted butter.
In a mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Add granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk together until well combined.
In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
If desired, fold in the chopped walnuts for added texture and flavor.
Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared jars, filling each jar about halfway to allow room for the bread to rise.
Place the jars on a baking sheet and transfer them to the oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
Carefully remove the jars from the oven and let them cool completely on a wire rack.
Once cooled, serve the banana bread directly from the jars or seal them with lids for storage. The bread can be stored at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
Calories |
2740 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 112.1 g | 144% | |
| Saturated Fat | 48.3 g | 242% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 547 mg | 182% | |
| Sodium | 1796 mg | 78% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 408.4 g | 149% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.9 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 201.0 g | ||
| Protein | 46.3 g | 93% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 222 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 14.6 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 2124 mg | 45% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.