Banana Bread

Vegetarian
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Banana Bread
150 min.
24
174kcal

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There's something undeniably comforting about the aroma of freshly baked banana bread wafting through your kitchen. This beloved recipe is not just a treat for your taste buds; it's a delightful way to use up those overripe bananas sitting on your counter. With its moist texture and rich flavor, this banana bread is perfect for any occasion, whether you're enjoying a leisurely morning meal, hosting a brunch with friends, or simply indulging in a sweet dessert after dinner.

What makes this banana bread truly special is its versatility. You can easily customize it by adding your favorite nuts for a delightful crunch or even a sprinkle of chocolate chips for an extra touch of sweetness. Plus, it's a vegetarian-friendly option that everyone can enjoy, making it a popular choice for gatherings and family get-togethers.

Ready in just 150 minutes, this recipe yields 24 generous servings, making it ideal for sharing. Each slice is packed with flavor, boasting only 174 calories, so you can indulge without the guilt. Whether you enjoy it warm from the oven or toasted with a pat of butter, this banana bread is sure to become a staple in your baking repertoire. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to create a delicious masterpiece that will have everyone coming back for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 1.3 cups sugar 
  • 0.5 cup butter softened
  •  eggs 
  • 1.5 cups banana very ripe mashed (3 to 4 medium)
  • 0.5 cup buttermilk 
  • teaspoon vanilla 
  • 2.5 cups flour all-purpose
  • teaspoon baking soda 
  • teaspoon salt 
  • cup nuts chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • loaf pan
  • toothpicks

Directions

  1. Move oven rack to low position so that tops of pans will be in center of oven.
  2. Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottoms only of 2 loaf pans, 8 1/2x4 1/2x2 1/2 inches, or 1 loaf pan, 9x5x3 inches.
  3. Mix sugar and butter in large bowl. Stir in eggs until well blended.
  4. Add bananas, buttermilk and vanilla. Beat until smooth. Stir in flour, baking soda and salt just until moistened. Stir in nuts.
  5. Pour into pans.
  6. Bake 8-inch loaves about 1 hour, 9-inch loaf about 1 1/4 hours, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Loosen sides of loaves from pans; remove from pans and place top side up on wire rack. Cool completely, about 2 hours, before slicing. Wrap tightly and store at room temperature up to 4 days, or refrigerate up to 10 days.

Nutrition Facts

Calories174kcal
Protein7.06%
Fat38.51%
Carbs54.43%

Properties

Glycemic Index
12.94
Glycemic Load
15.87
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
4.0865217227003%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.57mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:174.22kcal
8.71%
Fat:7.63g
11.74%
Saturated Fat:3.09g
19.28%
Carbohydrates:24.26g
8.09%
Net Carbohydrates:23.13g
8.41%
Sugar:11.86g
13.17%
Cholesterol:24.36mg
8.12%
Sodium:184.55mg
8.02%
Alcohol:0.06g
100%
Alcohol %:0.14%
100%
Protein:3.15g
6.3%
Manganese:0.23mg
11.63%
Selenium:5.93µg
8.47%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
8.08%
Folate:30.82µg
7.7%
Vitamin B2:0.11mg
6.6%
Vitamin B3:1.12mg
5.62%
Phosphorus:54.88mg
5.49%
Copper:0.11mg
5.38%
Iron:0.92mg
5.13%
Magnesium:19.95mg
4.99%
Fiber:1.14g
4.54%
Vitamin B6:0.07mg
3.31%
Vitamin A:153.13IU
3.06%
Potassium:96.73mg
2.76%
Zinc:0.41mg
2.7%
Vitamin B5:0.24mg
2.41%
Calcium:15.74mg
1.57%
Vitamin E:0.17mg
1.13%
Vitamin B12:0.06µg
1.06%
Vitamin C:0.84mg
1.02%