How to Make Granny's Banana Bread - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the warm, comforting aroma of freshly baked banana bread filling your home. Whether you enjoy it for breakfast, as a snack, or as a dessert, banana bread is a timeless classic that never fails to satisfy. In this recipe, we'll be sharing Granny's tried-and-true method for making the best banana bread you've ever had.

Granny's Banana Bread is a family favorite that has been passed down through generations. It's a recipe that's been perfected over time, result...

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Ingredients

  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • ⅓ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 4 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup raisins (Optional)
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 -9x5 inch loaf

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  • In a large bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and white sugar. Stir in eggs, applesauce, bananas and vanilla extract. Fold in raisins and nuts if desired. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 45 to 60 minutes, until a knife inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean.
  • Nutrition

    298 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 35mg
    • Sodium: 118mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 54g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 23g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 24mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 266mg