Old Fashioned Fragrant Banana Bread

Transport your taste buds back to a cozy kitchen with this Old Fashioned Fragrant Banana Bread, a timeless treat brimming with warm, nostalgic flavors. Crafted with three ripe bananas for natural sweetness and infused with aromatic cinnamon and a hint of nutmeg, every slice is a comforting hug in bread form. The addition of buttermilk ensures a tender crumb, while the optional chopped walnuts bring a delightful crunch. Perfectly moist and baked to golden perfection, this homemade banana bread is quick to prepare and works beautifully as a breakfast staple or an afternoon snack. Whether enjoyed straight from the oven or toasted with a pat of butter, this easy banana bread recipe is sure to capture hearts with its irresistible aroma and classic charm.

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 3 medium ripe bananas
• 113 grams unsalted butter
• 150 grams granulated sugar
• 50 grams brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 240 grams all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 60 ml buttermilk
• 50 grams chopped walnuts (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 thoroughly with a fork until smooth. Set aside.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together using a hand mixer or wooden spoon until light and fluffy.

Step 4

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

Step 5

In another bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.

Step 6

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Gently mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

Step 7

Fold in the mashed bananas until evenly incorporated. If using chopped walnuts, fold them in at this point.

Step 8

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

Step 9

Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the banana bread comes out clean.

Step 10

Remove the banana bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1133.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3310.6

Total Fat 145.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 64.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 629.0mg	0%
Sodium 2683.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 476.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.7g	0%
Total Sugars 247.9g
Protein 52.5g	0%

Vitamin D 114.2IU	0%
Calcium 304.5mg	0%
Iron 16.1mg	0%
Potassium 2065.9mg	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: 38.2%

Protein: 6.1%

Carbs: 55.7%