Grandma Betty's Best Banananut Bread

Transport your taste buds to the warm, inviting kitchen of Grandma Betty with her time-honored recipe for the best banana nut bread you'll ever try. Bursting with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas and a hint of rich vanilla, this moist and tender loaf is perfectly balanced with melty unsalted butter and a delightful crunch of optional chopped walnuts. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this easy, one-bowl recipe bakes to golden perfection in under an hour, filling your home with a comforting aroma that’s simply irresistible. Whether served warm with a pat of butter or as a next-day treat, this quick bread is a go-to for breakfast, dessert, or a midday snack. Perfect for busy bakers, this foolproof, no-fuss banana nut bread is the ultimate way to use up overripe bananas while capturing the nostalgic flavors of homemade baking at its finest.

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:55 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 3 large ripe bananas
• 0.3333333333333333 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 0.5 cup granulated sugar
• 0.25 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.

Step 3

Stir in the melted butter until combined.

Step 4

Add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract to the banana mixture. Mix well until smooth.

Step 5

Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the mixture. Mix until evenly distributed.

Step 6

Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 7

Fold in the chopped walnuts (if using) to distribute them evenly throughout the batter.

Step 8

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth out the top with a spatula.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.

Step 10

Remove the pan from the oven and allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.

Step 11

Transfer the banana nut bread to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Step 12

Slice, serve, and enjoy Grandma Betty's Best Banana Nut Bread!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(937.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2639.9

Total Fat 111.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 46.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 358.2mg	0%
Sodium 1946.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 388.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.6g	0%
Total Sugars 201.6g
Protein 40.1g	0%

Vitamin D 41IU	0%
Calcium 172.0mg	0%
Iron 12.7mg	0%
Potassium 2063.2mg	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: 36.9%

Protein: 5.9%

Carbs: 57.2%