Granny's Banana Bread

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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.

Submitted by TERRIFEV
Updated on July 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 -9x5 inch loaf
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • 2 eggs

  • ⅓ cup unsweetened applesauce

  • 4 ripe bananas, mashed

  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

  • 1 cup raisins (Optional)

  • 1 cup chopped walnuts (Optional)

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.

  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.

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

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

298 Calories
8g Fat
54g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 298
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g 10%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 35mg 12%
Sodium 118mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 54g 20%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 23g
Protein 6g 11%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 24mg 2%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 266mg 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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