Nana's Banana Bread

Discover the cozy charm of Nana’s Banana Bread, a timeless recipe bursting with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas and a hint of warm cinnamon. This homemade banana bread boasts a moist, tender crumb thanks to a mix of creamy butter, whole milk, and perfectly mashed bananas. Light brown sugar adds depth, while optional chopped walnuts bring a satisfying crunch. With just 15 minutes of prep, this one-bowl wonder comes together effortlessly, filling your kitchen with its comforting aroma as it bakes to golden perfection. Whether enjoyed warm with butter, as a quick snack, or a delightful breakfast treat, Nana’s Banana Bread is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for any occasion. Perfectly simple, impossibly delicious, and irresistibly nostalgic!

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 3 medium ripe bananas
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter
• 0.75 cup granulated sugar
• 0.25 cup light brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 cup whole milk
• 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, use a fork or potato masher to mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Set aside.

Step 3

In a separate mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until light and fluffy.

Step 4

Add the eggs to the butter mixture, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Alternately add the dry ingredients and milk to the wet ingredients, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 7

Gently fold in the mashed bananas and, if using, the chopped walnuts.

Step 8

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

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 60 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	(1087.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2955.8

Total Fat 103.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 36.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 503.3mg	0%
Sodium 2449.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 481.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.2g	0%
Total Sugars 249.2g
Protein 53.2g	0%

Vitamin D 106.8IU	0%
Calcium 291.6mg	0%
Iron 16.4mg	0%
Potassium 2097.5mg	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: 30.3%

Protein: 6.9%

Carbs: 62.8%