Today I'm sharing my Grandma's famous banana bread recipe. This is really the best, easiest, and most fool-proof recipe EVER. I hate baking and even I can't mess it up.
Why am I discussing banana bread today? Well, did you know that the best banana bread is made with black, brown, stinky, mushy, gross bananas that you would otherwise throw out? Talk about a #FrugalTip! Any time that I post about my banana bread on Instagram, people go crazy and want my recipe.
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Well, here's the thing…It's my late Grandma's super top secret world famous* family banana bread recipe. So I'll tell you…but then I'll have to kill you**.
*um…so not technically top secret nor world famous, but it's good enough that it should be.
**you know I'd never do that to you, but you also know I'm a glutton for drama sojust go with it.
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TIPS TO MAKE THE BEST BANANA BREAD RECIPE
Ready for some easy banana bread tips? Prepare to have your socks knocked off:
- If the tops start to brown faster than the center is cooking, lower the bread to the bottom of the oven to keep the tops from getting too brown too fast. Or you can lightly rest a little foil on top of the bread to keep the tops from getting too brown.
- I like to make mini loaves for neighbors and friends. Just set the timer for 30 minutes initially and watch them so they don’t over-cook. You can also make muffins with this delicious banana bread recipe. Set the timer for about 20 minutes and pull them out when a toothpick comes out clean.
- The recipe is easily doubled or tripled, depending on how many mushy bananas you have. You can also use frozen bananas! (Have some nasty bananas but aren’t ready to bake them yet? Just peel them, stick them in a ziplock, and toss them in the freezer for when you’re ready. Then let them thaw before making the banana bread.)
- I like to sprinkle extra sugar on the piping hot bread as soon as it comes out of the oven. Gives a nice, sweet little surprise! This is optional, of course. But always so good!
HOW TO FREEZE
Let the banana bread cool completely! Wrap the bread in foil and put in a ziploc bag. It freezes like a CHAMP. When you're ready to eat it, take it out of the freezer and thaw it on the countertop. It tastes best reheated, slathered in butter (duh).
GRANDMA'S FAMOUS BANANA BREAD RECIPE
Since I love you all so much, I thought I'd share the recipe with you! Now, I've said it before and I'll say it again, I absolutely haaaaaaaaate baking. I. hate. baking. BUT, even I can get this recipe to turn out. So it's basically fool-proof. Plus it's easy and delicious, so you'd be crazy not to try it! Hope you enjoy as much as my thighs do! 😉
Banana Bread Recipe
Grandma's best banana bread recipe is the easiest, tastiest, most foolproof banana bread recipe ever.
4.89 from 17 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 50 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 2 loaves
Ingredients
- ½ cup (1 stick) salted butter
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 3 cups flour
- 3 bananas, mashed
- 1 cup nuts, chopped (optional)
Instructions
Cream butter. Add sugar, eggs, milk, and vanilla. Add dry ingredients. Add bananas. Mix well. Add nuts at the end (optional).
Bake in 2 full-sized, well-greased bread pans.Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour at 350°F, or until the middle is no longer gooey.Test for doneness by using a toothpick! Once it comes out clean, your bread is ready to be devoured.
Notes
For mini loaves, set the timer for 30 minutes. Do the toothpick trick to check and see when they're ready.
For muffins, set the timer for 20 minutes. Do the toothpick trick to check and see when they're ready.
*They freeze SO WELL! Allow to cool completely, then wrap and store in a freezer-safe bag. Thaw on the counter the night before you want to eat it.
Keyword easy, freezer, make-ahead, old fruit
See, isn't that easy? Really, you'd be crazy to toss out another stinky little banana again. I have many fond memories of eating this bread with my Grandma before she passed away. Hers always ALWAYS tasted better than mine ever has, but you can't really bottle Grandma Magic. I've tried.
Give this recipe a try and let me know how you like it in the comments!
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evion August 6, 2014 at 1:40 pm
Grandma’s recipes are the best – thanks for sharing, Jordan! I have one banana-bread from the internet but it hasn’t really “clicked” with me, but yours sounds delicious, I guess the milk makes it moist and yummy. I will definitely try it the next time I have yucky bananas waiting for their final journey.
all the best from Austria,
eviReply
mollyon September 14, 2014 at 9:02 am
my favorite banana bread recipe by far! i bought 3 discount bananas specifically to make this recipe. i added cinnamon to the batter and added nuts to the single loaf. it made 1 loaf, 24 mini muffins, and 6 regular size muffins. you were right about it be amazing heated up, slathered in butter! this ones going in my recipe book! thanks for sharing!
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FunCheapOrFreeon September 14, 2014 at 3:16 pm
I’m so glad you like it!!! Thanks for sharing 🙂 XOXO
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Nicole Bon December 4, 2014 at 7:02 pm
I made this a few weeks ago, it was sooooo delicious, probably the BEST banana bread ever.
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FunCheapOrFreeon December 5, 2014 at 12:30 am
So glad you like it!!! XOXO
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Briannaon February 22, 2015 at 8:29 pm
Sounds yummy!! I think I will make it tomorrow! I always freezer bananas, though I leave them in the peel. That way you don’t waste baggies and they do great for about 6 months in the freezer!! Set out to thaw, rip off the top and they slip right out!
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Amber Bon January 30, 2020 at 9:45 pm
Holy cow YUM!! Will always use this recipe forever and ever. Now going to bake this for everyone i know because everyone needs this in their life!Reply
Fun Cheap or Freeon January 31, 2020 at 6:41 pm
Isn’t it the best?! So glad that you loved it! 🙂
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Jill Robinsonon November 24, 2022 at 8:42 pm
Delicious & easy!!! Will be my go to recipe!Reply
Caraon March 18, 2015 at 2:40 pm
Apologies for the newbie baking question, but do you use all purpose flour or self rising? Thanks!
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FunCheapOrFreeon March 18, 2015 at 3:44 pm
Good ol’ all purpose flour!
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ERIKA SVENCERon December 29, 2021 at 2:51 pm
Cara,
I’m so glad you asked that question! Thank you, from an old-lady baker!
Mama-Madea ErikaReply
Alyssumon March 26, 2015 at 6:41 pm
Hi! I made this a couple weeks ago and didn’t mind the notation about two loaf pans….put all the batter into one and when it came out, looked fabulous but I went to cut it and of course, complete raw in the middle. Made a puddle on my counter 🙁
However, my 4 year old, 18 month old and my mother all ate up the parts that DID bake, like it was the best thing they’d ever had! We LOVED it! Soooo….I’m making it again right now as I type with the batter split in half.SO excited!! Thank you very much for sharing this beautiful recipe with us! We plan to make it once a week as we always have a ton of bananas around 😉
Have a wonderful year!!
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FunCheapOrFreeon March 26, 2015 at 11:01 pm
I’m so glad you loved it!…even with the yucky middle – oops! Thanks for reading and sharing!!
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Juanitaon August 28, 2015 at 12:45 pm
Can I put honey in it instead of sugar? I want it to be healthier.
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FunCheapOrFreeon August 31, 2015 at 3:13 pm
I’ve never done it! Not sure if it would bake the same way. Maybe try steevia?
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Michelleon September 7, 2015 at 11:44 pm
This is so long after the post but just wanted to chime in and say now this is THE banana bread recipe we use at my house. We like “plain” banana bread (with no lurking fruit or nuts) and I love how it is so flavorful and also the top crust gets a little bit crispy.. or at least mine does!! Thanks so much for this recipe!
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Beverlyon September 11, 2015 at 6:00 pm
best Banana Bread I’ve EVER had!!!! Thank you for sharing!
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FunCheapOrFreeon September 14, 2015 at 4:59 pm
Yay! So glad you like it! Grandma would be proud 😉
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Tamikahon September 18, 2015 at 10:42 pm
I have this bread baking right now and my home smells heavenly! I folded some blueberries into one of the loaves. These are going to be for breakfast, my family can’t wait hardly for the morning to come!
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FunCheapOrFreeon September 21, 2015 at 3:39 pm
Oh my gosh berries? GENIUS! So trying that next time!
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Demion December 16, 2016 at 11:47 am
How long did u bake it for? ☺️
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Nancyon September 25, 2015 at 6:08 pm
I just baked these and they stuck in the pan. I even greased them instead of spraying the pans with baking spray.
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FunCheapOrFreeon September 28, 2015 at 3:43 pm
Weir! I’ve never had that problem. Try flouring the pan too possibly? Or use a new pan if it’s getting old perhaps? Sorry about that!
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Kathyon October 15, 2016 at 1:43 pm
Spray the pan with Pam AND cut a piece of parchment paper to fit the bottom of the pan.
After baking, cool for about 5 minutes in the pan; then run a knife around the outside edges to loosen and gently turn out the loaf onto a cooling rack. It will be perfect every time!Reply
Danny Foremanon October 10, 2015 at 8:29 am
This is the best banana bread I’ve ever made. This recipe will replace all others. Thank you!
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FunCheapOrFreeon October 12, 2015 at 2:26 pm
Grandma will be so proud!! Thanks so much for sharing XO
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Grandma sueon November 26, 2023 at 6:09 am
3 bananas can vary in size. how many cups
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Jeannetteon October 10, 2015 at 9:56 pm
I made this today and my family raved. My son said “there are no words to describe how good this is. I’m just going to use a serious of groans and grunts”. Gotta say, that was a new one. I’d say this recipe is a keeper!
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FunCheapOrFreeon October 12, 2015 at 2:25 pm
Haha favorite review ever!! Made me LOL. Thanks for commenting! XO
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Jackieon October 19, 2015 at 12:57 pm
Only one thing I would add…a teaspoon of banana flavoring. Other than that it’s delish!!!!
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Edenon October 26, 2015 at 8:07 am
I made this last night & am now enjoying a slice with my morning coffee.
This is some seriously delicious banana bread. Perfect for breakfast. The house smelled amazing as I tucked the kids in bed last night, so they will be excited to wake up to this.I read someone else’s review about putting blueberries in! That is a fantastic idea. I’m going to try that next time.
Thank you for the recipe! It is safely tucked away in my recipe box. 😀Reply
FunCheapOrFreeon October 26, 2015 at 2:02 pm
Oh my gosh that sounds AMAZING. You better believe I’m going to add it next time for sure! Thanks for sharing 🙂
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Silviaon October 30, 2015 at 10:54 pm
Your recipe sounds & looks amazing!! Going to make it tomorrow. But I have a question…can I skip the baking soda? Don’t have any & not really wanting to go out for it lol.
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Triciaon January 13, 2016 at 12:40 pm
Do you know how long I would bake these if I was doing regular size muffins? Also, how much do they rise? Should I fill the muffin tins about half way?
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Ildikoon January 25, 2016 at 2:04 pm
Might be a stupid question, but what does the “C” stand for in “1C sugar”. Is that “cup”?
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FunCheapOrFreeon January 25, 2016 at 9:33 pm
Yes it is!
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Neringaon January 27, 2016 at 12:16 am
I was wondering if I could cut the sugar in half? Or maybe remove 1/4 so it would be 1 cup and 2/3. I just want less sugar in it so it won’t be overly sweet, but at the same time I don’t want it to ruin the texture of the bread.
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Cindyon February 7, 2016 at 9:07 am
I made this today with wholemeal flour (same measure). Absolutely delish! Thanks~
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Jenniferon February 8, 2016 at 10:43 pm
Do you know if I can use Spinda in the place of sugar?
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FunCheapOrFreeon February 9, 2016 at 2:08 pm
I’ve never done it. I’m sure it wouldn’t bake or taste the same, but you could try it and see how it turns out! No harm in experimenting 🙂
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Anitaon February 23, 2016 at 1:11 pm
Just made this, I did 1c brown sugar & 1 c white. So good, I put the sugar on top. Nice touch.
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Mistyon April 6, 2016 at 2:00 pm
LOVE!! This is the only Banana Bread recipe I use. It is a huge hit at my house. Thanks for sharing?
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FunCheapOrFreeon April 11, 2016 at 10:44 pm
So glad you like it!! Grandma would be proud 😉
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Ginaon June 18, 2016 at 7:30 am
OH MY GOSH I am in LOVE with this recipe! Your grandma has made my day??
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Ashleyon August 15, 2016 at 9:35 am
Do you think i could add 1 1/2 cup zucchini to this?
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FunCheapOrFreeon August 15, 2016 at 12:04 pm
I don’t see why not…give it a try!
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Sabrinaon September 18, 2016 at 7:02 pm
I just made this banana bread today and I can’t stop eating it. I used a different recipe before but this is by far the best recipe. Thank you for sharing it. I did one loaf nut free so my daughter can take it to school but the other loaf is loaded with nuts and chocolate chips. Both came out perfect.
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FunCheapOrFreeon September 19, 2016 at 10:21 pm
So glad you liked it!
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Debon October 12, 2016 at 8:41 pm
I made this recipe tonight. I added blueberries but they sank to the bottom of the pan. However, it was very yummy. Will leave the blueberries out next time. I think this banana bread recipe is GREAT tasting on its own. Saved as one of my favorites and added to my tried and true book. Thanks for sharing!
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Edenon November 15, 2016 at 7:24 pm
If you toss the blueberries with a tablespoon or two of flour BEFORE folding them into the batter of any bread, muffin, etc. they shouldn’t sink. The flour helps them grab hold of the batter & stay in place. 🙂
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Whitneyon October 29, 2020 at 10:39 pm
If you toss the blueberries in flour prior to adding them, this should keep them from sinking to the bottom 🙂
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andion October 16, 2016 at 12:10 pm
I found this recipe a couple of weeks ago, and since then have made 12 full sized loaves and 16 mini loaves. It’s a fantastic recipe, thank you so much for sharing! My work peeps thank you as well.
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Mrs Major Hoffon October 17, 2016 at 11:35 am
This looks great! So glad I found it!
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Kathleen Mahramason October 20, 2016 at 8:40 am
how many mini loaves does the recipe make?? can’t wait!!
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Carlyon October 22, 2016 at 10:06 am
I’ve got this in the oven now but after searching around the internet I’m afraid I have my bread in the wrong size loaf pans.. Wish the recipe was more specific. Also didn’t know if you used salted or unsalted butter but I assumed salted because there was no mention of salt in the recipe. Hope these turn out well!
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Marjuon October 25, 2016 at 1:44 am
1 cup is 250 ml? How many grams is 1 stick butter?
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Jenniferon November 20, 2016 at 7:33 am
I currently have a few ugly bananas that are just hanging out on our counter, ready to be transformed into something awesome — and I do believe this will be a winner! Just a couple questions (I, too, am not so great at baking. Or cooking (I am, however, a CHAMP at burning things and sometimes even starting small kitchen fires). Or anything remotely close to being an adult for that matter. But the bananas need some love I do suppose). Anywho, questions: Did you use salted or unsalted butter, and should it be at room temp or cold?
So excited to try this! I’ve got the fire department on standby. xo
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FunCheapOrFreeon November 21, 2016 at 9:24 am
Haha I’m a fellow Champ as well! I use salted butter, and room temperature is what you want. However, if it’s cold, just stick it in the micro for 10-15 seconds to soften it a bit and that works great too. Good luck!
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Tanaon December 24, 2016 at 7:14 am
Same as my Grandma’s recipe for banana bread except we use Buttermilk instead of regular milk for a very moist bread. Super good recipe. Thanks for sharing!!
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Maryon December 25, 2016 at 5:45 pm
Awesome!! The best banana bread I’ve ever made. This will definately go in my recipe book. Thank you.
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FunCheapOrFreeon December 28, 2016 at 2:21 pm
Glad you liked it!
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Heidion January 15, 2017 at 7:54 am
Delicious! Came out perfectly.
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Ninaon January 21, 2017 at 3:04 pm
I just came across this recipe the other day and made it yesterday. This is by far the best Banana bread I’ve ever had. My husband isn’t usually a fan of banana bread but he ate half of loaf. He couldn’t believe how delicious it was. The extra sugar sprinkled on top really makes it extra special. This will be making it into our family recipe book! Thank you for sharing!!
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Luluon January 22, 2017 at 10:18 am
OMG!!! Best banana bread recipe ever!!!! Made and it came out sooooo sooooo good. This is now my go to recipe for banana bread
* I sifted my flour just to give it that extra fluff. It was perfect.
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Lisaon January 25, 2017 at 11:33 pm
I’ve been perplexed since I saw this recipe last week. It looks like a pound cake, not the dark, speckly banana bread that I know. What makes it so light in color? Most banana bread is brown with little black flecks.
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Meganon February 8, 2017 at 1:09 pm
yes! I made this and mine turned out looking exactly like….well…..banana bread!
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Kelly Fon January 29, 2017 at 8:43 pm
Delicious! I did not have vanilla, so I used some honey to add another flavor. Baking in a convection oven made the outer crust perfectly crunchy with a nice dense texture underneath. Butter or more honey on top is good, but not even necessary! Definitely a make again…
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Reginaon February 3, 2017 at 2:11 pm
Did you use a hand mixer or mix it by hand?
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Meganon February 8, 2017 at 1:08 pm
Mine did not look like yours! It wasn’t white and the middle sunk a smidgen- which I should have known and accommodated for our high elevation by adding a little more flour 🙁 Next time! It was super delicious though! Best I’ve ever tasted. But it looked exactly like most banana bread looks- darker in color with banana specks. How is yours so white?? Maybe it’s the raw sugar I used….? Because there’s molasses in raw sugar so perhaps that’s it. Either way, it is going in the recipe vault!
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Meganon February 8, 2017 at 1:10 pm
oh and I added salt and cinnamon…..PERFECT!
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Carrieon February 23, 2017 at 8:02 am
Yummy although I tweeted it. Pecans and 1 tablespoon of vanilla. My family tore it up. Had to make multiple loaves and they are begging for more.
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Brendaon April 1, 2017 at 9:26 pm
Tried this bread tonight. Turned out really good. It was easy and tastes good. Thanks for recipe.?
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Brendaon April 2, 2017 at 4:28 pm
Loved this recipe. I usually make banana bread and have it where it’s gooey in center or over cooked on top in order to get center done but than dries out. This cooked very well and tastes really good. Thank you for this recipe.?
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Ashley Snipeson May 22, 2017 at 12:54 pm
Best banana bread EVER!!!!! Thank you so much!
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Anneon June 16, 2017 at 7:02 pm
Found your recipe on Pinterest and baked it today. I had to substitute brown sugar for one cup of the white sugar, but the bread was still absolutely delicious. It is my new go-to recipe for banana bread. Thanks!
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Mareikeon July 22, 2017 at 6:18 am
I’d like to try this recipe, but I don’t know what exactly “1C” means. Could anyone please help?
Best wishes MareikeReply
FunCheapOrFreeon July 26, 2017 at 8:27 am
It means “1 Cup”
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Mareikeon August 27, 2017 at 3:36 am
Thank you 🙂
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Priscillaon August 5, 2017 at 4:08 am
I love this banana bread recipe! Two of my daugters are lactose intolerant, so I used soy milk and vegetable butter. It tastes heavenly <3
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Roxanne Garciaon October 18, 2017 at 11:05 am
I love this receipt, but my loafs anyways calapse in the middle, what am I doing wrong? Is there something I should differently for high elevation?
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see mary cookon January 6, 2018 at 6:35 pm
The bread was very tasty and I agree – that little bit of sugar sprinkled on top was a nice touch. I’m not at a high elevation (flat Illinois) but my loaves also collapsed a little in the middle when I baked this today and they also stuck – even though I used a non-stick spray, buttered the pan, let it cool for five minutes and ran a knife along the edges before trying to take the bread out 🙁 It may be time for new bread pans. What type of pan do you use FunCheapOrFree? I’d like to get that nice domed top like in your picture -and wonder if the type of pan used also has to do with the color difference in the finished product. Thanks for sharing your Grandma’s recipe!
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Angelaon January 4, 2018 at 6:04 am
I really want to get this recipe right.. had a problem first when it curdled on me.. never happened before ever. Tasted good but looked nothing like your pic and had lil flour specs inside.. what temp should butter be? Also do you mix dry ingredients first then add ?? Sorry maybe easy questions but the details and instructions are very vague. Please answer.. I want that bread in that pic!! Lol
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Chelsey Hacklemanon February 23, 2018 at 11:12 pm
Mmmm I’ve been craving banana bread lately…I want to try this!
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Lauraon February 24, 2018 at 7:43 am
I’m no baker but you said this is was super easy and fool proof, YOU ARE RIGHT!!! I printed the recipe not even a month ago and make it when every we don’t get to all the bananas. So that’s a lot, 4x which means I eat a loaf by myself in 3 days then freeze the other one. Bread is my weakness and this is my new favorite! Thank you!
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Teasha Danielson February 24, 2018 at 8:29 am
I have used this recipe several times now and it is my families favorite! We love it and I don’t think I’ll ever use a different banana bread recipe again. Thanks for sharing!
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Melinda Stoneon February 24, 2018 at 5:54 pm
Thanks be to grandma for passing down her recipe! It’s delicious and so versatile! I add pumpkin spice sometimes, or coconut on top, and I make this in my bundt cake pan, b/c I don’t have a loaf pan! (too lazy to buy one) But, it turns out perfect and easy to cut and freeze. This banana bread is soooo good!
Thanks for passing it along to us!Reply
Heather Bon February 24, 2018 at 7:22 pm
This recipe was so stinking good!! Seriously delicious. I’ve made it multiple times and everyone always loves it!!
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Krista Sidhuon February 24, 2018 at 8:35 pm
That mini lesson loaf pan is adorable! I want one! Where did you get it
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Samantha brancoon March 26, 2018 at 10:41 am
Hi! I have made this recipe before and it is so delicious! I have to make it for a bake sale for my daughter school and i just realized I do not have any butter but plenty of margarine, can i replace or would that be a bad idea?!?!?!
TIA
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Bonon April 28, 2018 at 4:35 pm
I know this is a bit long after the question, but I’ve made it twice with bricks of margarine and it’s been great!
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Aimeeon April 16, 2018 at 4:42 pm
I am making this right now! Your bread looks Champion style! I like recipes & love challenges! Grandma…You Are On!!! 🙂
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Aimeeon April 16, 2018 at 7:43 pm
Tried it! It is AMAZING! I only have 2 Thumbs……5 Stars & 5 people in my family saying they really LOVE Grandma’s Bread~so that’s 10 Thumbs up! 🙂
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Evon April 19, 2018 at 6:59 pm
Delicious. Use it a lot. However, recipe is not a pretty white nor doesn’t it rise a high as you show in your photos!
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Lisaon July 12, 2018 at 8:17 am
Love the bread, but how do u get your so light in color, mine came out dark
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Pamon September 2, 2018 at 12:39 pm
I have just put the breads in the oven. I tasted the batter and it seems less “banana-y” than other breads I have made. I am hoping for the best though!
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Lynnon September 22, 2018 at 2:38 pm
I’ve made this several times. My fav and a super easy recipe! I always add chocolate chips and no nuts for my family.
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Amy Hansonon September 23, 2018 at 7:17 pm
My bread kinda sunk in the middle. It was cooked all the way through and I didn’t open the oven while baking. The only thing I altered in the recipe was I added a pinch of salt. Any ideas why it sunk?
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Natashaon October 4, 2018 at 7:44 pm
How is yours so white ?
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Cindyon October 13, 2018 at 11:37 am
I made this banana bread this morning and it turned out great soft and really delicious definitely making again thanks for sharing this recipe
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Deniseon October 23, 2018 at 1:46 pm
This banana bread is really good. First time making, I made as is. Second time I tried one half cup less sugar and it was still delicious.
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Maggieon November 1, 2018 at 4:05 pm
We loved this bread! Made some for my mom too and she said it was the best thing she’d ever tasted:) thank you
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Lisaon January 1, 2019 at 10:51 am
The best banana bread recipe that I have ever come across, thank you Grandma. I have Made this recipe for a few years now and this is by far the best. Thank you for sharing.
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Carolyn Collinson January 17, 2019 at 3:03 pm
This is the best banana bread recipe I’ve made. The only problem I ran into was, after creaming the butter and than adding eggs & milk the butter became lumpy. To solve that problem, I filled hot water into my sink and submerged the bowl in 4 inches of water. Works every time. Next time I’ll let the milk & egg to come to room temperature.
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FunCheapOrFreeon January 20, 2019 at 6:00 pm
Great fixes! Glad you like it 🙂
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Kamion January 22, 2019 at 5:28 pm
Best banana bread recipe ever, definitely my go to when I have bananas to use up. I love the sprinkled sugar on top after baking as well, so yummy. Thank you for sharing!
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FunCheapOrFreeon February 23, 2019 at 9:15 pm
Yassss! So yummy right?! Send me some. 😉 JK So glad you liked it. 🙂 Xo
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Brooke Gumucioon March 4, 2019 at 1:38 pm
We don’t do nuts in our house but love adding chocolate chips!!!
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Martyon March 4, 2019 at 4:53 pm
I have to try this recipe!
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Vanessa olaonon March 4, 2019 at 11:57 pm
Can’t wait to try this!
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Tori smarton March 5, 2019 at 7:03 am
Yum! Can’t wait to try.
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Virginiaon March 5, 2019 at 9:45 am
I love banana recipes that actually use lots of bananas. Can’t wait to try this one!
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Celesteon March 5, 2019 at 9:01 pm
Looks delicious. Thanks for sharing
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Ashleyon March 7, 2019 at 10:00 am
I LOVE banana bread! You give the best recipes and advice! I found you through Instagram and I’m so happy I did!
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Joscelynon March 7, 2019 at 10:34 am
I tried your recipe the other day and it was soo good! My daughter and I devoured it in two days haha
Thank you for sharing!
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Chelseaon March 8, 2019 at 2:14 pm
Made this banana bread recipe the other day and it was soooo good!
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Michelle Corniaon March 8, 2019 at 5:32 pm
This was amazing! Thanks!
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Brandion March 9, 2019 at 10:39 am
Can this be made into muffins or mini muffins??
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FunCheapOrFreeon March 14, 2019 at 4:55 pm
Sure, you will just need to adjust the cooking time. I would start at 12-15 minutes and start checking from there.
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sarah evanson June 24, 2019 at 1:58 pm
Hi wanting to make this banana loaf recipe when you say 2 cups of sugar what is that in grams please thank you Sarah.
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FunCheapOrFreeon June 25, 2019 at 7:00 pm
Hi Sarah! According to Google, 2 cups of sugar is 430 grams. Enjoy!
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Deborahon October 5, 2019 at 1:51 pm
This was an amazing recipe. I put the bananas in my Ninja to mash – perfect. We had to try as they bread cooled about 10 minutes with butter – so so GOOD !!!!! My favorite recipe !!!
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Fun Cheap or Freeon October 7, 2019 at 8:12 am
I know, it really is the BEST!!! I’m so glad that y’all liked it! 🙂
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Alexison October 15, 2019 at 9:20 am
This is the first time I have ever tried making banana bread….. It turned out SOOO good! Thanks for sharing this recipe! I love your channel and your page!Reply
Fun Cheap or Freeon October 15, 2019 at 12:45 pm
Isn’t in the best! I’m so glad that you liked it, especially for your first time to make it 🙂 XOXO
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Rachel Ameson October 16, 2019 at 8:46 am
I have been making this banana bread recipe for about 3 years now and let me tell you- it’s THE BEST banana bread recipe ever. Over the years, I have made little substitutions here and there, and it STILL comes out delicious every time. Yesterday, I made the most adjustment to this recipe EVER and I just can’t believe how versatile it is. (My mom always taught me that a recipe is just a guideline…) ANYWAY I wanted to share what I did in case any of you are wondering… ‘Can I swap this for this?’ because you totally can.1/2 c Coconut Oil instead of 1/2 c Butter
1 c Stevia + 1/2 c dark brown sugar + 1/3 c honey instead of 2 c. white sugar
1 egg instead of 2 because of the bananas (see below)
1 c water (we don’t have milk since my husband and I can never get through a carton before it’s bad. I have made this recipe with almond milk before and that’s great too!)
1 T vanilla
1 t baking soda
1 t baking powder
2 c flour + 1 c old fashioned oats (thickened it up a bit because of the water!)
4 bananas, mashed instead of 3 since I had 4 to use up and I reduced the eggs by 1 to compensate
1 c chocolate chips instead of chopped nutsBaked in a 9 X13 for 40 minutes and it was perfect! Then I cut the 9 X 13 down the middle (lengthwise) and into 1″ slice on either side. (I’ve done this every time over the years because loaf pans and I don’t always get along)
**Hopefully this is not disrespectful to your grandmother’s recipe! I have tried it as written as well and it’s so yummy! Just wanted to share how crazy I got in the kitchen yesterday. 🙂
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Fun Cheap or Freeon October 17, 2019 at 10:05 am
Thanks for sharing, it still sounds crazy delicious! You are definitely NOT being disrespectful to the recipe at all, don’t worry about it! As you said, recipes are really only a guideline, especially for when you’re shelf cooking and you run out of something. Better to know what to substitute with than to run to the store or just not make it 🙂
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Linda Lubberson March 4, 2020 at 7:10 pm
I made this today and I doubled everything except the sugar, actually I didn’t use any sugar. I used 2 cups of honey in the doubled recipe and it turned out amazing. It made two delicious loaves and several muffins. Thank you for sharing your grandma’s recipe!Reply
Fun Cheap or Freeon March 5, 2020 at 7:14 pm
Oh yum, we’ll have to try it that way some time!
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Sandra (from France)on April 17, 2021 at 12:50 am
All family anf friends love it here
I really enjoy trying recipes from you.
Thanks so much for your energy and happiness which help me to keep my kids happy in these hard time we crossReply
Fun Cheap or Freeon April 21, 2021 at 9:33 am
So glad you are loving the recipes!
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Lorieon April 1, 2020 at 7:56 pm
I have had your recipe saved forever and I’m finally going to make it! The bananas I have are huge and I’m afraid three would be too much. Can you suggest a cup measurement?
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Fun Cheap or Freeon April 2, 2020 at 5:19 am
It won’t be too much, it’ll still taste great! We’ve used all different sizes to make this and it turns out wonderfully every time. 🙂
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Teodoraon June 1, 2020 at 10:47 am
Now this is what I call fool proof. Made the recipe. Realized I am out of sugar, so I used about a cup regular and a cup brown. Then realized I am out of milk 🤦🏻♀️, so I used Almond milk. Then saw that my 3 really ripe bananas have some mold… So I cut about half of 2 to discard the mold part. Also, the baby was getting really cranky and only had time to butter one pan, decided to just dump it all in.And how did it turend out??? Freaking delucious that’s how. Thanx a bilion!Reply
Lorieon April 6, 2020 at 10:14 pm
My bread came out wonderful! I had to use vanilla yogurt instead of milk, awesome! Mine did come out really light colored even though my bananas were almost black. I don’t know if this helped, but I didn’t peel and mash the bananas until they went into the mixer.
This is “The” recipe to save!
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Sophiaon April 19, 2020 at 10:03 pm
Jordan,
We love this recipe… I have now made it recipe 3 times, including tonight during our quarantine time. 100% fool-proof. My husband last we made banana bread french toast that I can’t wait to have this week.
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Angelion July 6, 2020 at 11:43 pm
Amazing! I literally just took the banana bread out the oven and smells devine. Had a piece at 1:40 a.m. 😊 could not resist! Thank you for sharing the recipe.Reply
Allyon July 27, 2020 at 11:59 am
This recipe is a family favorite!!! Love it! The kids won’t eat three of the bananas on purpose because they want the banana bread! YUM!
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Fun Cheap or Freeon July 29, 2020 at 9:03 pm
Love that!
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Crystal Kigganson October 6, 2020 at 1:17 am
This is the best banana bread recipe! I brought it to work and now everyone begs me to make it all the time. I’ve done it with wheat flour and gluten free and both turned out amazing! I add sparkling sugar and brown sugar as soon as it comes out of the oven and it gives it a sweet crumble crunch. Thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe!Reply
Stacy Ryanon January 5, 2021 at 6:56 pm
Hi! Do you use regular size loaf pans or the larger metal pans you use to make sandwich bread in?
Thank you! Looking forward to trying this ASAP.Reply
Fun Cheap or Freeon January 8, 2021 at 8:17 am
You use the regular size loaf pans for this recipe. Enjoy it! We absolutely love it!
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Mikeyon March 7, 2021 at 1:11 pm
This recipe is incredible. But for me it is lacking salt… it is really good but doesn’t have the depth of flavor adding 1 tsp adds. With the salt it really is the best.
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Fun Cheap or Freeon March 8, 2021 at 6:51 pm
Did you use salted butter? We find that’s enough for us! But if you’re using unsalted butter, then it definitely needs a teaspoon of salt. We’ve adjusted the recipe to call for salted butter to keep from any future confusion. So glad you loved the recipe!
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Rebecca Payne Johnsonon April 19, 2021 at 7:32 pm
this recipe is the TRUTH! the batter was yummy, and after 1 hour and 10 minutes, it was still very moist…next time i will cut back the sugar. i wasn’t sure it was going to turn out because i put the bananas in the batter still frozen. it came out dark, but i used extremely black bananas, half monkfruit sugar and half light brown sugar. i made one of the loafs plain, and the other loaf half raisin/cinnamon and half with just walnuts. it is the best recipe i have tried after years of searching.Reply
Fun Cheap or Freeon April 21, 2021 at 9:39 am
Those sound like yummy additions! So glad you loved the recipe.
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kristenon May 4, 2021 at 9:28 pm
This has become my go to recipe. I experimented one day with 8 different banana bread recipes because I was given a box of bananas (did not make a dent in all those bananas) But this recipe was the winner. Crowd pleaser and for myself whom generally hates all things banana I actually somewhat enjoy this one. It is moist but not gooey, fluffy and not over powering. We all liked this so much that I have actually written it down in my recipe book. The only things that get written down in this book are our most favorite recipes.Reply
Fun Cheap or Freeon May 6, 2021 at 5:01 am
So glad you loved it! It really is the BEST.
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Jessica Rosenthalon October 25, 2022 at 5:16 pm
This recipe was great! I decided to add some cocoa powder and chocolate chips – my kids loved them! I did a loaf and then a tray of muffins! I love that this recipe utilized ingredients I already had in my pantry – one of the many reasons I follow Jordan on Instagram! Thanks for sharing such an easy recipe.Reply
Kylaon November 4, 2022 at 7:12 am
This is very good but I would cut the sugar in half . I find it way too sweet for me .Reply
Vivianon December 1, 2022 at 12:07 pm
The grandma recipes are the best! I am 68 yo and baked a lot of pies, breads, cakes, etc and this banana bread recipe has been my one and only for 6+ years. My grown children will fight like teens over the last piece until I bring out my hidden stash of banana bread, I love it!I do not think I have ever written a comment in all the years I have been on Pinterest but getting ready to double the recipe and bake banana bread! Keep the recipes coming!
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Kenzie Baneyon February 8, 2023 at 3:13 pm
Thanks for sharing that, and we definitely will!
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