Bettye's Best Banana Bread

Sink your teeth into "Bettye's Best Banana Bread," the ultimate recipe for moist, flavorful bread that's bursting with sweet banana goodness. Made with three large ripe bananas, a touch of melted butter, and a perfect balance of granulated and brown sugar, this classic loaf offers an irresistibly tender crumb with just a hint of warm cinnamon spice. Whether you fold in optional chopped walnuts for a nutty crunch or keep it simple, this banana bread bakes to golden perfection in under an hour. Perfect as a comforting breakfast, afternoon snack, or indulgent dessert, Bettye's recipe is the go-to choice for banana bread lovers everywhere. Plus, with just 10 minutes of prep time, it’s an easy, no-fuss treat that will have your kitchen smelling heavenly.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 3 large ripe bananas
• 0.33 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 0.5 cup granulated sugar
• 0.25 cup brown sugar
• 1 unit large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth using a fork or potato masher.

Step 3

Stir in the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until well combined.

Step 4

Add the egg and vanilla extract to the banana mixture and mix until fully incorporated.

Step 5

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.

Step 6

Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet banana mixture, being careful not to overmix.

Step 7

If desired, gently stir in the chopped walnuts for added texture and flavor.

Step 8

Pour the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 10

Remove the banana bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(870.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2516.4

Total Fat 106.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 44.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 170.5mg	0%
Sodium 612.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 376.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.0g	0%
Total Sugars 188.0g
Protein 33.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 158.5mg	0%
Iron 11.9mg	0%
Potassium 1987.0mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.8%

Protein: 5.2%

Carbs: 58.0%