Old Fashioned Banana Bread Recipe

Name: Old Fashioned Banana Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 very ripe mashed bananas; 1/4 teaspoon almond extract; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 2 egg whites; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon baking soda (sifted); 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts; 5 tablespoons butter or 5 tablespoons margarine

Servings: persons

2 very ripe mashed bananas
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 egg whites
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda (sifted)
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
5 tablespoons butter or 5 tablespoons margarine

1
Preheat oven to 350.
2
Grease and flour bread pan.
3
Beat butter in bowl until fluffy, Add sugars mix well, add in the egg plus egg whites the vanilla and almond extract mix well, on high speed add your bananas mix until smooth.
4
In another bowl combine flour,sifted baking soda,salt and baking powder.
5
Now add flour mixture to banana mixture and mix well.
6
Hand mix in walnuts (save a small hand full of nuts to place on top of loaf before baking).
7
Pour mixture into bread pan bake until knife inserted into center of loaf comes out clean which should be 1 hour and 20 minutes cool and serve with butter of whipped topping.

874

kcal

Calories

Fat

108

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.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 very ripe mashed bananas, 1/4 teaspoon almond extract, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 large egg, and more.

Yes, Old Fashioned 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!

Old Fashioned Banana Bread

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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