Grandma’s Banana Bread Recipe

A Slice of Comfort in Every Bite

There’s something oddly comforting about banana bread. Maybe it’s the way your kitchen fills with that warm, cinnamon-sweet aroma. Maybe it’s the memories—watching your mom or grandma mash overripe bananas with a fork, the bowl resting on her hip like it was the most natural thing in the world.

Or maybe, just maybe, it’s because banana bread is that rare kind of recipe—humble, easy, and forgiving. No fancy mixers. No gourmet tricks. Just love, bananas, and a little bit of magic.

I remember the first time I baked this recipe. It was a rainy Saturday. I had three sad bananas on the counter and a craving for something cozy. What came out of the oven an hour later was more than just bread—it was nostalgia wrapped in a golden crust.

🍽️ Ingredients You’ll Need

This banana bread keeps things simple. No frills. Just pantry basics.

3 ripe bananas, mashed
2 eggs
½ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter for extra flavor)
1 cup sugar
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips

🧁 Step-by-Step Instructions

🥄 Step 1: Preheat & Prep

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

🍌 Step 2: Mash the Bananas

In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. This is where all the flavor comes from, so don’t skimp on ripeness. The spottier, the better.

🥚 Step 3: Add Wet Ingredients

Whisk in the eggs, oil, vanilla, and sugar. Stir until well combined.

🧂 Step 4: Mix the Dry Ingredients

In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Slowly add to the wet mixture and stir just until there’s no flour visible.

Don’t overmix—the secret to moist banana bread is a gentle hand.

🍫 Step 5: Add Extras

Fold in walnuts or chocolate chips if using. Totally optional, but they add a great twist.

🔥 Step 6: Bake & Breathe

Pour the batter into your pan. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Let it cool (if you can wait). Then slice. And breathe. Your kitchen will smell like heaven.

❤️ Why You’ll Love It

One Bowl – Less mess, more chill.
Customizable – Add nuts, chocolate, cinnamon, even peanut butter.
Freezer Friendly – Make two loaves, save one for a rainy day.
So. Freaking. Moist. – Thanks to the bananas and oil.

👩‍🍳 Pro Tips from My Kitchen

Use bananas that are basically collapsing—dark brown skin is ideal.
Sprinkle a little brown sugar or cinnamon sugar on top before baking for a golden crust.
Want a healthier version? Sub in whole wheat flour, honey instead of sugar, or even applesauce for oil.

📝 Final Thoughts

There are fancier breads. Healthier breads. Trendier bakes. But nothing—and I mean nothing—beats the warmth of homemade banana bread. It’s a hug in loaf form.

Whether you bake it for your family, your neighbor, or just for yourself on a quiet Sunday… it’s always worth it.

Try it once—and don’t be surprised if it becomes part of your weekly routine. Because let’s be honest: no banana deserves to die unloved

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