Best Ever Banana Bread
“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 that good!” — Gert Kaiser, Kenosha, Wisconsin
Servings | Prep Time | Cook Time |
1loaf (16 slices) | 15minutes | 1-1/4hours |
Servings | Prep Time |
1loaf (16 slices) | 15minutes |
Cook Time |
1-1/4hours |
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
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup California walnuts chopped
Portions: loaf (16 slices)
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Ingredients
Portions: loaf (16 slices)
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Instructions
- 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 at 325° for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on wire rack.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
1 slice: 255 calories, 12g fat (1g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 166mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 1g fibre), 4g protein.