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.
Fantastic for breakfast, a snack or brunch. Made with only fresh bananas and a dash of vanilla, this just lets the bananas shine and be the star. Most of us know that usually when there is a “best ever” recipe, it comes from Grandma. This recipe is no exception.
My grandma is a baker (so was my grandpa). Some of my most coveted recipes have come from my Grandma & Grandpa Gillan. This is one of them. I thought I had already posted it but then when a reader asked if I had a banana bread recipe. I couldn’t find it on my blog and realized I hadn’t. Therefore I made it right away, and viola- here you are.
This recipe frequents our home during the holiday season and is often a gift left on our friends’ and neighbors’ doorsteps as a treat. With as little as 10 minutes to prep and 45 minutes to bake, you can have 2-3 fresh loaves of this Best Ever Banana Bread in just an hour.
So enjoy this from my grandma’s recipe box to table.
XOXO San
How do you make Best Ever Banana Bread?
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
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Mix all ingredients in order as listed. Mix until well combined.
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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.
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Time may vary depending on oven and pan size; insert toothpick to make sure bread is done.
If you love grandma’s classic bread recipes, also check out this Best Ever Zucchini Bread recipe.
Don’t forget to pin this to your favorite Pinterest board to save for later!
Kids Review: They especially love this recipe with chocolate chips!
Best Ever Banana Bread
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.
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Would it be better with walnuts 🙂
What can I use as a sub for the shortening.
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
Can you make this in a bundt pan?
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.
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.