Bonnie's Best Banana Bread Bonnie Stern

Elevate your banana bread game with "Bonnie's Best Banana Bread" by Bonnie Stern—an irresistibly moist, tender, and perfectly sweet loaf that’s bound to become a household favorite. Made with three ripe bananas for natural sweetness and richness, this no-fail recipe combines simple ingredients like melted butter, sugar, and vanilla for depth of flavor. The addition of optional chopped walnuts provides a delightful crunch, taking this classic treat to the next level. With just 15 minutes of prep time and an hour in the oven, this versatile bread is perfect for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or a comforting dessert. Bake up a loaf today and enjoy the timeless comfort of homemade banana bread, enhanced with Bonnie Stern’s expert touch. Perfect for banana bread enthusiasts searching for the best, most reliable recipe!

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 3 pieces ripe bananas
• 1 cup sugar
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and 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. A fork or potato masher works well for this.

Step 3

Add the sugar and melted butter to the mashed bananas and mix until well combined.

Step 4

Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, ensuring the mixture is smooth after each addition.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can cause the bread to become dense.

Step 7

If using chopped walnuts, fold them into the batter at this stage.

Step 8

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

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 10

Let the banana bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Slice and serve as a snack, breakfast, or treat with a cup of tea or coffee.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1024.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3178.2

Total Fat 148.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 68.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 630.3mg	0%
Sodium 2597.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 426.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.2g	0%
Total Sugars 246.2g
Protein 46.1g	0%

Vitamin D 82IU	0%
Calcium 166.1mg	0%
Iron 13.1mg	0%
Potassium 1885.0mg	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: 41.4%

Protein: 5.7%

Carbs: 52.8%