Granny's Banana Bread

Granny's Banana Bread

My Great-Grandma used to make this for us whenever we would spend the night at her cabin in Paris, Arkansas. I make it now for my kids and it brings back such wonderful memories! It’s absolutely magnificent warm with some sweetened butter.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
60 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Yield:
1 -9×5 inch loaf
Servings:
12

Ingredients

  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 4 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup raisins (Optional)
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts (Optional)

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.

Step 2
In a large bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and white sugar. Stir in eggs, applesauce, bananas and vanilla extract. Fold in raisins and nuts if desired. Pour batter into prepared pan.

Step 3
Bake in preheated oven for 45 to 60 minutes, until a knife inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

298
Calories
8g
Fat
54g
Carbs
6g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 298
% Daily Value *
Total Fat8g 10%
Saturated Fat1g 5%
Cholesterol35mg 12%
Sodium118mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate54g 20%
Dietary Fiber3g 10%
Total Sugars23g
Protein6g
Vitamin C4mg 19%
Calcium24mg 2%
Iron2mg 9%
Potassium266mg 6%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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