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March 20, 2014 15 Comments

Classic Banana Bread {Mom’s Recipe}

The Best Banana Bread

This Classic Banana Bread recipe is so easy and turns out perfect every time. My mom has been making this Banana Bread for as long as I can remember. We all look forward to it when we go for a visit.

It has simple ingredients that you I always have on hand and it freezes really well so you can enjoy pulling out a fresh loaf out of the freezer for a snack or quick breakfast.

In the last few years my mom has taken to making this banana bread with half whole wheat flour. It works great! But, if you want the real classic flavor of traditional banana bread you will probably prefer it with all-purpose flour. Try it both ways and see what you think.

4.8 from 5 reviews
Classic Banana Bread {Mom's Recipe}
 
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Prep time
10 mins
Cook time
45 mins
Total time
55 mins
 
A perfect recipe for Traditional Classic Banana Bread. Can be made in advance and put in freezer after it cools. I like to freeze it in ziploc bags but I know tinfoil works well too.
Author: My mom
Recipe type: Banana Bread
Cuisine: Snack
Serves: 12
Ingredients
  • 1¼ cup sugar
  • ½ cup oil, I use canola or coconut oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ⅔ cup sour milk (add 1 tsp lemon juice or white vinegar to milk, or use butter milk)
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 smashed bananas
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  2. Combine sugar, oil and eggs in mixing bowl and beat until mixed well
  3. Blend in baking soda and sour milk
  4. Add flour and salt mix gently and then stir in smashed bananas, mix until well combined
  5. Pour into greased loaf pans, makes two large or four small loaves
  6. Bake at 350 degrees 45 minutes to 1 hour for large loaves, 30-40 minutes for small loaves. Bread is done when toothpick inserted in the middle of the loaf comes out clean.
  7. Cool on cooling rack
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Enjoy! This is one of those recipes I have made at least 100 times in my life. It’s a keeper!

Keep it Real!!!

Maria

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15 Comments

  1. Jackie

    March 20, 2014 at 4:43 pm

    I’ve never been able to find a banana bread recipe that I’ve really liked. I’m excited to try this one. Thanks for sharing!

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    • Maria

      March 20, 2014 at 5:39 pm

      Hope this one is “it”for you! 🙂 I especially love it after it has set over night in an airtight bag. the top crust gets soft and with a little butter smeared on a slice I could easily down a loaf myself…yikes!

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  2. Amy

    September 13, 2014 at 10:25 pm

    I LOVE Banana bread and been wanting a healthier version. Can’t wait to make/eat some! Thanks Maria!!! Five stars!

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  3. Mario & Michelle

    April 26, 2015 at 11:31 am

    YUM!…I’m a big fan of Banana. I can’t wait to try this. It is so intriguing! I’ll follow and try to do it at the weekend. Thanks for your guide.

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    • Maria

      April 27, 2015 at 9:40 pm

      You will love it!

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    • Donna

      April 18, 2020 at 2:01 pm

      This recipe is so easy and so delicious. I liked that it used canola oil instead of butter. I added a teaspoon of vanilla, some cinnamon and mini chocolate chips. Very moist, we LOVED it. Thanks Maria

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      • Maria

        May 4, 2020 at 1:47 pm

        Great! Love hearing that. This recipe is a family treasure and my mom actually has it in large print on the wall in her kitchen.

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  4. Amy Tyson

    March 11, 2016 at 2:02 pm

    I have been looking for a good recipe until I came across this one. This recipes is a great, I added a cup of yogurt to increase the moisture, it’s delicious. I think I am about to make another two loaves.

    Thank you very much for this recipe.

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    • Maria

      March 11, 2016 at 5:04 pm

      You’re welcome Amy! 🙂

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  5. Faizan

    February 13, 2019 at 12:42 pm

    This is great recipe…..I love it

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    • Maria

      February 26, 2019 at 9:42 pm

      Thank you!

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  6. Aurora

    February 29, 2020 at 3:13 pm

    I love grandma’s recipe! You’re the best!

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    • Maria

      April 2, 2020 at 12:14 pm

      Thanks Aurora, and yes, Grandma is the queen of quick breads!

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  7. Ranee Sugrue

    May 26, 2020 at 2:13 pm

    Easy and delicious. Have made it twice in three days!

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    • Maria

      May 27, 2020 at 1:53 pm

      Thank you, so glad you like it.

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