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Classic Banana Quick Bread

sliced banana bread on a white plate next to a second loaf wrapped in a kitchen towel
This classic banana bread recipe takes no time to prepare and bakes up perfectly every time!
Beth
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 12

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick, softened)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 3 very ripe bananas

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350° F. Line a 9”x5” or 2-8"x4" loaf pan(s) with parchment paper or grease/spray the bottom of loaf pan, avoiding the sides.
  • Whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda. Set aside. Mash bananas with a fork until any large lumps have been smoothed out and set aside.
  • Using a wooden spoon, stir butter and sugar together. Use the flat side of the spoon to thoroughly incorporate butter and sugar together.
  • Stir in eggs one at a time until combined. Continue stirring while adding buttermilk and vanilla.
  • Add mashed bananas and stir until batter is evenly mixed.
  • Add the flour mixture and stir until just combined. Pour into prepared loaf pan or divide evenly between 2 pans.
  • Bake in lower half of oven for 50 minutes (8x4) to 1 hour (9x5), or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (no batter sticking to it). Carefully remove hot pan(s) from oven.
  • Cool for 5-10 minutes in pan. Run a butter knife around edges of loaf in pan to make sure it’s loose than remove from pan and continue cooling for 1 hour.

Notes

  • No buttermilk? Add 1 tsp vinegar to 1/2 cup of milk and let sit for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in your choice of chopped nuts (about 1 cup) just before pouring into pan.
  • Add 1 teaspoon of cinnamon when adding bananas.
  • Ripe bananas can be frozen until ready to use.
  • Looking to reduce your sugar? Substitute with a sugar alternative that measures cup for cup. I like Whole Earth Erythritol & Monk Fruit. 

Nutrition

Calories: 284kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 252mg | Potassium: 27mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Calcium: 38mg

Disclaimer: All nutrition values are per serving and approximate. They will vary depending on products and quantities used.

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