Old Fashioned Banana Bread
Indulge in the timeless comfort of Old Fashioned Banana Bread, a classic recipe loaded with rich, nostalgic flavors. Made with three ripe bananas for natural sweetness, a hint of cinnamon for warmth, and the option to add crunchy walnuts, this banana bread is moist, tender, and irresistibly fragrant. Perfectly balanced with a mix of granulated and brown sugar, a splash of vanilla, and a touch of milk for a smooth, velvety texture, this quick bread is a fail-proof crowd-pleaser. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep time and baked to golden perfection in under an hour, it’s the ultimate treat for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or a cozy dessert. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a banana bread beginner, this easy, homemade recipe is sure to become your go-to!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 large ripe bananas
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 cup milk
- 0.5 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
Peel the ripe bananas and mash them in a large mixing bowl using a fork or potato masher until smooth.
Melt the unsalted butter in the microwave or on the stove and add it to the mashed bananas. Stir to combine.
Add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and eggs to the banana mixture. Whisk until fully combined.
In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, folding gently with a spatula or wooden spoon. Avoid overmixing.
Pour the milk into the batter and mix until just combined. Optionally, fold in the chopped walnuts at this stage.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2948 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 102.2 g | 131% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.6 g | 183% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 502 mg | 167% | |
| Sodium | 2631 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 476.3 g | 173% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.6 g | 81% | |
| Total Sugars | 241.4 g | ||
| Protein | 54.4 g | 109% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 294 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 16.4 mg | 91% | |
| Potassium | 2280 mg | 49% | |
*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.
