Grandmaโ€™s banana bread is a total classicโ€”one of those tried-and-true recipes youโ€™ll want to hang on to forever.

Itโ€™s super simple, which makes it perfect if youโ€™re just starting out with baking. All you need are a few basic ingredients and easy steps. We love having it as a snack or even grabbing a slice for breakfast on busy mornings. Give it a go and see why itโ€™s a family favorite!

loaf of banana bread cut into slices

Made with only fresh bananas and a dash of vanilla, this lets the bananas shine and be the star. The โ€œbestโ€ recipes come from Grandma; this recipe is no exception.

Grandmaโ€™s banana bread is moist, flavorful, and irresistibly delicious. Itโ€™s sure to become a family favorite in no time!

It will be a hit with everyone, from toddlers to school-aged children to adults. You wonโ€™t be able to stop eating it!

banana bread on wooden plate

I was born into a family with two master bakers, my Grandma and Grandpa Gillan, so it’s no surprise I was gifted some delicious recipes. This recipe has been passed down through generations of our family and is undoubtedly one of the best!

This banana loaf recipe is easy to follow and can be mixed up in just a few minutes. The result? Moist, delicious, and flavorful banana bread every time. Give it a try – you won’t regret it! Enjoy this Best Ever Banana Bread with your

loaf of banana bread

Your recipe box just isnโ€™t complete without this delicious banana bread. The best part? Itโ€™s super easy to make and takes less than an hourโ€”just enough time to bake up two or three fresh, tasty loaves with barely any fuss!

With just a 10-minute prep and 45 minutes of baking, you can leave some on your friends’ and neighbors’ doorsteps, too!

banana bread with slices of butter

what you need to make banana bread

  • Eggs
  • Sugar
  • Shortening
  • Ripe Bananas, about 6-8
  • Vanilla Extract
  • Flour
  • Milk
  • Baking Soda
  • Baking Powder
  • Salt

Banana bread mix-ins

Want to mix things up? Add one cup of your favorite extrasโ€”like chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or dried fruitโ€”to give the classic banana bread a fun twist. Itโ€™s an easy way to make it your own!

  • Chocolate Chips
  • Walnuts
  • Pecans
  • White Chocolate Chips
  • Peanut Butter Chips
  • Grapenuts is something my mom added growing up.
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How do you make Best Ever Banana Bread?

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Begin by combining all the ingredients in this order: eggs, sugar, shortening, ripe bananas, vanilla, flour, milk, baking soda, baking powder, and salt; mix until well combined.

banana bread batter in mixing bowl

Pour the mixture into two to three greased bread pans and bake in an oven preheated to 375ยฐF for forty to fifty minutes.

banana bread batter in bread pan with parchment paper

Time may vary depending on oven and pan size; insert a toothpick to ensure the bread is done.

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Best Ever Banana Bread

Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 45 minutes
Total: 55 minutes
Servings: 20 slices
Calories: 268 kcal
This Best Ever Banana Bread comes from my grandma. It is one of those delicious generational recipes that you will instantly add to your recipe box.

Ingredients
 

  • 3 eggs
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 2 1/2 cups very ripe mashed bananas about 6-8 bananas
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Optional: 1 cup nuts or chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Mix all ingredients in order as listed. Mix until well combined.
  • Once it is well combined pour into 2- 3 greased bread pans, make sure to divide evenly, and bake at 375 for 40-50 minutes.
  • Time may vary depending on oven and pan size; insert toothpick to make sure bread is done.
Calories: 268kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 214mgPotassium: 144mgSugar: 22gVitamin A: 70IUVitamin C: 1.7mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 1.1mg
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    1. I have never substituted anything for the shortening. My sister has tried butter and said it was still good just not look the same (darker) and it wasn’t as moist. Let me know if you try anything. I would maybe try oil to start. xo San

  1. Hi! I couldnt find any way to leave a comment on your gluten free pumpkin bread recipe. I made 4 loaves a week of that for a coffee shop I supply baked goods to. It’s a huge seller so thankyou so much for that! I wanted to know if I could use that same recipe but with bananas instead of pumpkin? Have you ever done that? I’m just wondering if it would turn out the same.

    1. That’s awesome it sells so well! I think banana and pumpkin puree could be swapped. Since ripe bananas naturally have more sugar than pumpkin, I’d say cut the sugar in half and test from there. I may have to give it a try this weekend! Let us know if you do and how it turns out.

    1. Totally not a typo, and I hope you read your shortening sticks correctly. The first time I made this recipe, my grandma’s I used 2 sticks, thinking it was like butter and it was not. It is only one stick.

  2. 5 stars
    This banana bread was amazing! It was moist, flavorful, and perfectly sweet, with a nice touch of cinnamon. Definitely a keeper!

  3. 5 stars
    This banana bread was fantastic! Moist, tasty, and perfectly sweet. It really stands out as the best!