Gram's Banana Bread

Gram's Banana Bread is the perfect fusion of nostalgia and flavor, bringing you a moist, tender loaf brimming with comforting banana goodness. Made with three ripe bananas and a touch of creamy yogurt or sour cream, this recipe ensures a rich, velvety texture that’s hard to resist. A blend of brown sugar and granulated sugar adds just the right amount of sweetness, while a pinch of cinnamon and optional mix-ins like nuts or chocolate chips elevate this classic treat. With simple prep, a heavenly aroma as it bakes, and no need for fancy equipment, this banana bread recipe is a timeless family favorite. Slice into this golden-brown loaf for the ultimate breakfast, snack, or dessert! Perfect for using up overripe bananas, it’s a must-try recipe for bakers of all skill levels.

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 3 large ripe bananas
• 115 grams unsalted butter
• 150 grams granulated sugar
• 50 grams brown sugar
• 2 whole large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 240 grams all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 60 grams plain yogurt or sour cream
• 100 grams chopped nuts or chocolate chips (optional)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

Melt the unsalted butter and let it cool slightly. Add it to the mashed bananas, along with the granulated sugar and brown sugar. Stir until combined.

Step 4

Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, until the mixture is smooth.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 7

Fold in the plain yogurt or sour cream to create a moist batter. If using chopped nuts or chocolate chips, fold them in 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 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 10

Allow the banana bread 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	(1236.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3644.4

Total Fat 171.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 67.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 634.4mg	0%
Sodium 2639.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 503.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.6g	0%
Total Sugars 255.6g
Protein 62.1g	0%

Vitamin D 80IU	0%
Calcium 358.2mg	0%
Iron 18.3mg	0%
Potassium 2499.6mg	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: 40.5%

Protein: 6.5%

Carbs: 52.9%