Joy'S Amazing Banana Bread Recipe

Name: Joy'S Amazing Banana Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2/3 cup sugar; 1/3 cup soft butter; 3 very ripe bananas; 1 3/4 cups flour (great with part whole wheat flour); 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 2 eggs; 2 tablespoons milk; Optional mix-ins; 1/4 cup flax seed (optional); 1/3 cup raisins (optional); 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional); 1/4 cup shredded coconut (optional); 1/4 cup carob chips (optional) or 1/4 cup chocolate chips (optional); 2 tablespoons peanut butter (optional); Topping; 1/4 cup chopped nuts (I use pecans); 3/4 cup oats; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1/8 teaspoon baking soda; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 tablespoon flax seed; 1/3 cup melted butter

Servings: persons

2/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup soft butter
3 very ripe bananas
1 3/4 cups flour (great with part whole wheat flour)
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 eggs
2 tablespoons milk
Optional mix-ins
1/4 cup flax seed (optional)
1/3 cup raisins (optional)
1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
1/4 cup shredded coconut (optional)
1/4 cup carob chips (optional) or 1/4 cup chocolate chips (optional)
2 tablespoons peanut butter (optional)
Topping
1/4 cup chopped nuts (I use pecans)
3/4 cup oats
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon flax seed
1/3 cup melted butter

1
Preheat oven to 350.
2
In a small bowl, beat together (with mixer if you have one): sugar, softened butter, bananas.
3
In a large bowl, combine: flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda. Mix these dry ingredients together, then add banana mixture from step 2.
4
Add eggs, milk, any of the optional mix-ins. Mix together well to a smooth batter.
5
Pour batter into a greased loaf pan.
6
For the crumble topping - combine in small bowl: chopped nuts, oats, brown sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, flax seeds, melted butter. Mix until crumbly.
7
Spread crumble topping mixture on top of the batter in the loaf pan.
8
Bake approximately 45 minutes at 350. Note: in the oven, the bread will lift and the topping will overflow a bit, so I recommend placing a cookie sheet underneath to catch the droppings.

1110

kcal

Calories

Fat

144

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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

My Personal Notes

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

You need 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2/3 cup sugar, 1/3 cup soft butter, 3 very ripe bananas, 1 3/4 cups flour (great with part whole wheat flour), and more.

Yes, Joy'S Amazing Banana Bread falls under the Baking & Desserts 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Joy'S Amazing Banana Bread

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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