"The Best" Banana Bread (Or Muffins!) Recipe

Name: "The Best" Banana Bread (Or Muffins!)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups butter or 1 1/2 cups margarine; 4 cups sugar; 8 eggs; 5 cups mashed bananas; 1 1/4 cups water; 4 teaspoons baking soda; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 6 1/2 cups flour; 1 cup chopped nuts (optional); 1 cup chocolate chips (optional, but a must for our family!)

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups butter or 1 1/2 cups margarine
4 cups sugar
8 eggs
5 cups mashed bananas
1 1/4 cups water
4 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
6 1/2 cups flour
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
1 cup chocolate chips (optional, but a must for our family!)

1
Cream together butter and sugar.
2
Blend in eggs.
3
Add bananas, water, soda, salt, and baking powder.
4
Blend well.
5
Stir in flour.
6
Add nuts and/or chips, if desired.
7
Pour into 4 greased/floured loaf pans or lined muffin tins.
8
Bake at 350: loaves need 35-40 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
9
Muffins need only 18-20 minutes.
10
***With this recipe, I usually always make muffins to cut down bake time.

2880

kcal

Calories

104

Fat

446

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups butter or 1 1/2 cups margarine, 4 cups sugar, 8 eggs, 5 cups mashed bananas, and more.

Yes, "The Best" Banana Bread (Or Muffins!) 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.

"The Best" Banana Bread (Or Muffins!)

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