Published: · Modified: by Debra Clark · 8 Comments
Jump to Recipe
Grandma's old-fashioned super moist Banana Nut Bread Recipe! This loaf is packed full of nuts and sweet ripe bananas. It has a slightly crunchy crust and the inside is dense and tender. Completely delicious and super easy, this is a classic banana bread recipe that you will absolutely love!
Top it with Texas Roadhouse Butter to take it right to the next level!
Banana Nut Bread from Scratch
Last week I was cleaning off my desk which I try to do often (but never often enough).
On a side note, did you ever watch Columbo? He was the bumbling detective that was always mistaken for being a hot mess. His clothes were rumpled and he seemed forgetful but he was sly as a fox and always got his man.
Why am I comparing my desk to Columbo?
Well, it kind of looks that way about half the time.
Last week when I came across some recipes from Dan's Grandma Few. One of them was for her super moist banana nut bread recipe!
Sharing Family Recipes
I enjoy sharing these family recipes. They've been around for years and are tried and true.
This one is perfect, easy and amazing, but if you want to take it over the top? Serve with a slather of Pumpkin Butter. Seriously ridiculous!
Not that I would do that.... ahem.... and neglect to snap a photo... I'm just sayin' you might want to! 😉
Is this the best banana bread recipe in the world?
Well, I'd tell you this is certainly the BEST I've ever eaten! The aroma that fills this house as the bread is baking is heavenly!! The cinnamon and brown sugar, combined with the bananas.... sweet deliciousness!
Bananas are a necessity for this recipe here's what you need to know!
How ripe should bananas be to make banana bread?
The more the bananas ripen, the sweeter the flavor. The best bananas for baking will be black! So rather than throw them away, take time to make a loaf of banana bread.
How do you ripen green bananas?
- Place them in a paper bag and loosely close. It will take 24-48 hours to ripen the bananas.
- Setting the bananas in a warm place like the windowsill will hasten the ripening process.
- I've even heard of putting them in the oven for several minutes or the microwave for a few seconds though I've never tried either of these methods.
How do you store over-ripe bananas?
No time to bake?
- Peel and freeze the bananas.
- Wrap each banana tightly with plastic wrap.
- Place the wrapped bananas in a ziplock bag and then into the freezer.
Well wrapped, they will keep frozen for several months.
BEST Homemade Banana Nut Bread
Ingredients for Banana Bread Recipe
- sugar - for sweetening
- butter - will keep the bread moist
- eggs - to bind the ingredients and add richness
- vanilla - use pure vanilla extract for real vanilla flavor
- bananas - use soft, large, over-ripe bananas
- baking soda and baking powder- helps the dough to rise
all purpose flour - works best here because of the dense structure of the loaf.- pecans - optional, but I love the crunch and texture in this moist banana nut bread recipe
Steps to Make this Recipe
- Preheat the oven
- Grease the loaf pan and line with parchment paper
- Sift together the dry ingredients, set aside
- Cream together the wet ingredients, add the eggs one at a time
- Add the vanilla and bananas – mix well
- Next, spoon in the dry ingredients
- Pour into the buttered, lined loaf pan.
- Bake in preheated oven for 60-70 minutes
More Delicious Bread and Cookies Recipes!
Love this recipe? Here are more of my favorite baked treats!
Easy Zucchini Bread Recipe
Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack. It's sweet, but not over-the-top. We love this recipe!
Check out this recipe
White Chocolate Macadamia Nuts Cookie Recipe
Soft and chewy white chocolate macadamia nuts cookies recipe! Stuffed with white chocolate chips, crunchy macadamia nuts and full of sweet rich California Figs. These are the most decadent cookies and so delicious!
Check out this recipe
Easy Lemon Bar Recipe
Grandma's sweet tart lemon bars are such a tasty treat!
Check out this recipe
Gumdrop Cookies Recipe
Easy Gum Drop Cookies - fun cookies loaded with gumdrops, coconut and oatmeal they are sweet, delicious. A old-fashioned cookie that everyone loves!
Check out this recipe
Brown Sugar Cookie Recipe
Old Fashioned Brown Sugar Cookie Recipe are tender and chewy! Stuffed with jam and baked until golden brown they are sweet and delicious!
Check out this recipe
More delicious sweet bread recipes!
- Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread Recipe - so moist, tender and sweet!
- Grandma's Zucchini Bread Recipe - perfectly spiced, moist bread
- Cherry Quick Bread Recipe - juicy cherries loaded into a tender quick bread.
This post contains affiliate links; we are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. I only promote things that I love and think you will love, too!
Is there a family recipe you adore? Please share it with me! If you love this recipe as much as I do, be sure to comment below with a five star rating!
Moist Banana Nut Bread Recipe
5 from 2 votes
Moist Banana Nut Bread Recipe
This loaf of Banana Bread is packed full of nuts and sweet ripe bananas. It has a slightly crunchy crust and the inside is dense and tender. Completely delicious and super easy, this is a classic recipe banana bread recipe that you will love!
Print Recipe Pin Recipe Save
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr 20 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 344kcal
Author: Deb Clark
Cost: $10
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- ½ cup butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3 bananas large bananas, smashed
- dry ingredients
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- 3 cups flour
- ½ cup pecans chopped
I earn a commission from Instacart from qualifying purchases.
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees
Grease a 9" loaf pan with butter or non stick spray, line with parchment paper and give it a quick spray also.*
Sift together the dry ingredients, set aside.
Cream together the sugar and butter.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly before adding the next egg.
Add the vanilla and bananas - mix well.
Add the dry ingredients in three parts being sure it's mixed together well.
Pour into the buttered, lined loaf pan. Bake in preheated oven for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean.
Notes
*lining the pan with parchment paperwill help the loaf easily slide out of the pan after baking.
Nutrition
Calories: 344kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 105mg | Potassium: 166mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 295IU | Vitamin C: 2.6mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1.8mg
Tried this Recipe? Pin it Today!Mention @BowlMeOver or tag #BowlMeOver!
First Published: April 16, 2018...
More Desserts and Sweet Treat Recipes
- Old Fashioned Rhubarb Pie
- Cream Cheese Pineapple Pie
- Easter Dirt Cake Recipe
- White Chocolate Covered Strawberries
About Debra Clark
Hey I'm Deb Clark, and I'm the owner of Bowl Me Over! We live in the sleepy little town Scappoose, Oregon. And I admit it... I love food! Join me in this foodie journey (even if you've never cooked before!) I will help you learn to be confident in the kitchen! Want to learn more? Let's stay connected, you can email me at debra@bowl-me-over.com and find me on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram,Twitterand YouTube.
Reader Interactions
Comments
Terry Ann Foley
sound like a great recipe, I'm going to try it today
Reply
Julie Menghini
I'll take a great piece of banana bread any day and this one is a keeper!Reply
Catherine Edwards
Bread!
Reply
Bowl Me Over
Bread is a great choice, good luck with the giveaway!!!
Reply
Erin Vasicek
I would make homemade pizza dough first!
Reply
Bowl Me Over
Mmmmm....homemade pizza sounds just delicious!
Reply
Liza
Mmm! This Banana Bread looks SO GOOD! I need to make it! Especially because my kids love a banana bread! And I really love your tips on how to ripen the bananas! They are so helpful! 🙂Reply
Bowl Me Over
Thank you Liza! This is such a great recipe and it's fun to share something from Dan's Grandma - I hope the boys love it!
Reply
