Bea's Banana Bread Recipe

This is my go-to banana bread recipe – it's been a family favorite for years and always disappears in a flash! Perfectly moist and subtly sweet, this recipe is easily customizable. Add 1/4 cup of walnuts, chocolate chips, or white chocolate chips for an extra delicious twist. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 195 kcal
Protein 6g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Bea's Banana Bread

  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup Miracle Whip
  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)

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How to Make Bea's Banana Bread

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan. Line the bottom with parchment paper for easy removal.
  3. In a large bowl, mash 3 ripe bananas. Add 2 large eggs and 1/2 cup of Miracle Whip. Mix until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Stir in 1/4 cup of your choice: walnuts, chocolate chips, or white chocolate chips.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  8. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
  10. Remove the bread from the pan and peel off the parchment paper.
  11. Let the bread cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

103g

Fat

1g

Carbs

15g

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