Granny Velma's Banana Bread
Transport yourself to the heartwarming aroma of nostalgia with Granny Velma's Banana Bread—a classic recipe passed down through generations. Made with three perfectly ripe bananas for natural sweetness and a touch of ground cinnamon for a warm, spiced undertone, this moist and tender loaf strikes the perfect balance of flavor and texture. The blend of melted butter and a hint of brown sugar adds richness, while optional chopped walnuts bring a delightful crunch. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this quick and easy homemade banana bread is the ultimate comfort food, ideal for breakfast, snacking, or dessert. Perfectly golden and irresistibly flavorful, this recipe is destined to become your go-to banana bread every time those overripe bananas beg to be transformed!
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Ingredients
- 3 large ripe bananas
- 0.5 cup (melted) unsalted butter
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 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 with a fork until smooth.
Step 3
Add the melted butter to the mashed bananas and stir until combined.
Step 4
Mix in the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Step 5
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
Step 6
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
Step 7
If using walnuts, fold them gently into the batter.
Step 8
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it out evenly.
Step 9
Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 10
Remove the banana bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 11
Slice and serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy Granny Velma's classic banana bread!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1121.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3327.9 |
| Total Fat 149.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 64.1g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 621.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2615.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 473.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 22.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 238.4g | |
| Protein 52.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 82IU | 0% |
| Calcium 230.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 16.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2196.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories