Homemade Banana Bread Recipe (Video)
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Homemade Banana Bread Recipe (Video)
Description
Homemade Banana Bread Recipe (Video) features a traditional blend of mashed bananas, melted unsalted butter, sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and milk combined with flour and warm spices. The recipe uses both baking soda and baking powder to ensure a proper rise. Chopped walnuts are folded in for texture and flavor. The batter is divided between two loaf pans, optionally topped with a brown sugar and walnut mix, then baked at 350°F until the bread is cooked through and browned on top. The result is a moist, tender loaf with a slightly crisp top crust from the optional topping.
The flavor is enriched by vanilla and cinnamon, merging with the natural sweetness of the bananas. The walnuts offer contrast with their crunch. Baking both chemical leaveners provides slight lift and a soft crumb. Cooling the bread before slicing ensures clean cuts and helps retain moisture.
This banana bread serves well sliced for breakfast or snacks. It can be stored at room temperature in a covered container for several days or refrigerated to extend freshness. The recipe can be adapted to muffins and can accommodate ingredient swaps like using all oil, all milk, or a combination, and additions like chocolate chips.
Following the instructions to test doneness by toothpick or internal temperature helps avoid under- or overbaking. Using well-ripened bananas provides better flavor and sweetness.
Ingredients
- 2 unsalted butter sticks melted
- 1 ¾ cup sugar
- 4 egg
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ¼ cup milk whole
- 8 banana mashed
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- pinch of sea salt
- 1 ½ cups walnuts roughly chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°.
- In a large bowl whisk together the butter and sugar until completely mixed.
- Next, add in 1 egg at a time until mixed in.
- Pour in the vanilla, oil, and milk until combined and then pour in the bananas and mix them in.
- Now, whisk in the baking soda, baking powder, and cinnamon until completely mixed together.
- Whisk in the flour and salt until combined and then fold in the walnuts using a rubber spatula.
- Divide the batter between 2 9x5 loaf pans that have been sprayed with nonstick spray.
- This part is optional but mix together ¼ cup of packed light brown sugar with ¼ cup of roughly chopped walnuts and evenly sprinkle it over the top of the bread.
- Bake at 350° for 80-90 minutes or until browned and cooked in the center. If you press a toothpick in the center it should come out relatively clean. In addition, it will have an internal temperature of 198°.
- Remove from the oven and set on a rack and cool for 20 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- You can prepare this banana bread up to one day in advance for convenience.
- Store covered at room temperature for up to three days or refrigerate for up to five days to maintain freshness.
- The bread freezes well for up to three months; thaw in the refrigerator before serving.
- This recipe can be made into 24 muffins instead; bake muffins for approximately 25-28 minutes.
- Using oil, milk, or both is acceptable, as is substituting milk with full-fat yogurt for variation.
- Add one cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips for an alternative flavor profile.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 374 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 374kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 61g | 20% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 122mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 364mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 30g | 60% |
| Vitamin A | 103IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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