Grandmother's Banana Bread

Transport yourself to simpler times with "Grandmother’s Banana Bread," a heartwarming and timeless recipe that’s as comforting as it is delicious. Bursting with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas and gently spiced with a hint of cinnamon, this easy-to-make banana bread is moist, tender, and absolutely irresistible. Made with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, sugar, and vanilla extract, and enriched with softened butter and a splash of whole milk, it’s the perfect way to use up overripe bananas while filling your kitchen with nostalgic aromas. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep and baked to golden perfection in under an hour, this classic treat can be enjoyed warm or room temperature, whether as a breakfast, snack, or dessert. Trust us—this tried-and-true recipe will become a beloved staple in your recipe collection!

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 2 large Eggs
• 3 medium Ripe bananas, mashed
• 0.25 cup Whole milk
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon

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 medium-sized mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy using an electric mixer or a whisk.

Step 4

Add the eggs, one at a time, to the butter and sugar mixture, beating well after each addition.

Step 5

Stir in the mashed bananas, whole milk, and vanilla extract until well combined.

Step 6

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined. Do not overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.

Step 7

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly.

Step 8

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

Step 9

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

Step 10

Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1090.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3004.4

Total Fat 110.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 65.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 637.7mg	0%
Sodium 2448.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 471.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.0g	0%
Total Sugars 248.5g
Protein 44.4g	0%

Vitamin D 108.8IU	0%
Calcium 232.6mg	0%
Iron 14.1mg	0%
Potassium 1800.1mg	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: 32.6%

Protein: 5.8%

Carbs: 61.6%