ColleenS Banana Nut Bread Recipe

Name: ColleenS Banana Nut Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups sugar; 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter (softened); 2 eggs; 2 cups mashed ripe bananas (4 - 5 medium); 1/2 cup buttermilk*; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 2 1/2 cups flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground clove; 1/2 teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg; (OR 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg from bottle); 1 cup chopped pecans

Servings: persons

1 1/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter (softened)
2 eggs
2 cups mashed ripe bananas (4 - 5 medium)
1/2 cup buttermilk*
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground clove
1/2 teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg
(OR 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg from bottle)
1 cup chopped pecans

1
Mix sugar, butter & eggs in bowl on medium speed until well blended. Add buttermilk & vanilla until smooth. Add bananas (hand stir!)
2
In a separate bowl stir: flour, baking soda, salt & spices together. (Mix well.) Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and hand stir. Add nuts. Stir. Pour into bread bans and bake 1 hour for mini-loaves or 1 hour and 15 minutes for regular sized loaves.
3
Check with toothpick for doneness. (stick a wooden toothpick into the top. If it comes out clean then it's done.)
4
Remove from oven and baste tops with butter. Let cool for (only) five minutes then remove from pans onto cooling rack. (Lay loaves on their sides.)
5
Freezes well for 3 months if properly wrapped. Tastes best 2nd day. Good luck with trying to wait!
6
*Buttermilk substitute: 1 cup of whole milk stir in one tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice.

1299

kcal

Calories

Fat

153

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 cups sugar, 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter (softened), 2 eggs, 2 cups mashed ripe bananas (4 - 5 medium), and more.

Yes, ColleenS Banana Nut Bread falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

ColleenS Banana Nut Bread

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