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Very Moist Banana Nut Bread Recipe

This incredibly moist and slightly dense banana bread is a family favorite, passed down through generations! Made with only the best ingredients – perfectly ripe black bananas and a touch of sour milk – this recipe is incredibly easy and requires no mixer. Perfect for gifting (I made 32 loaves last Christmas!), freezing, or enjoying with your morning coffee. Get ready to experience the magic of this classic, down-home recipe from a cherished ladies' club cookbook! This recipe makes two loaves.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 65 mins
Calories 226.7 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 4.3 (252 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Very Moist Banana Nut Bread

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How to Make Very Moist Banana Nut Bread

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease or spray two 9x5 inch loaf pans.
  3. In a large bowl, mash 5 medium-sized ripe black bananas thoroughly using a potato masher or your hands (well washed!).
  4. In a separate bowl, dissolve 1 teaspoon of baking soda in 1 cup of sour milk (or 1 cup of regular milk + 1 tablespoon of white vinegar). Allow to foam.
  5. Add the following ingredients to the mashed bananas: 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, ½ cup vegetable oil, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon baking soda (if not already used with sour milk), 1 teaspoon salt, 2 cups all-purpose flour.
  6. Stir in 1 cup of chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans recommended).
  7. Pour batter evenly into the prepared loaf pans.
  8. Bake for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out almost clean. (A completely clean toothpick indicates a drier loaf.)
  9. Let cool in pans for 15 minutes before removing.
  10. Cool completely on a wire rack, then wrap tightly in foil and place in freezer bags for freezing. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

77g

Fat

7g

Carbs

10g

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