Sassy's Awesome Banana Bread Recipe

This quick and easy banana bread recipe has been a family favorite for years! It's naturally dairy-free, making it perfect for little ones with sensitive tummies. Customize it with pecans, chocolate chips, or your favorite mix-ins for a delicious treat every time. Get ready to bake up a batch of pure banana bread bliss!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 2141.9 kcal
Protein 53g
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Ingredients for Sassy's Awesome Banana Bread

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How to Make Sassy's Awesome Banana Bread

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9x5 inch loaf pans.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened shortening and 1 ½ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in 2 large eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  4. Mash 3 ripe bananas and add them to the wet ingredients. Mix well.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Stir in ½ cup of your favorite mix-ins (optional): pecans, chocolate chips, walnuts, etc.
  8. Divide batter evenly among the prepared loaf pans.
  9. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

57 g

Sugar

603g

Fat

160g

Carbs

89g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Sassy's Awesome Banana Bread?

Sassy's Awesome Banana Bread takes about 70 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 50 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Sassy's Awesome Banana Bread?

Sassy's Awesome Banana Bread has approximately 2141.9 calories per serving, with about 53 g protein, 89 g carbohydrates and 171 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Sassy's Awesome Banana Bread?

The key ingredients for Sassy's Awesome Banana Bread are Vegetable Shortening, Brown Sugar, White Sugar, Eggs, Vanilla, Bananas. See the full list with measurements above.

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