PREPARATION TIME: 15 Min
BAKING TIME: ~ 40 Min
READY TIME: ~ 1 hour
SERVINGS: 1 loaf

INGREDIENTS

• Nonstick cooking spray
• 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup sugar or sugar substitute blend* equivalent to 2/3 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 cup refrigerated or frozen egg product, thawed, or 1 egg, beaten
• 1/4 cup fat-free dairy sour cream
• 1/4 cup fat-free milk
• 2 teaspoons cooking oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2/3 cup mashed banana (about 2 medium bananas)
• 8 maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
• 2 tablespoons miniature semisweet chocolate pieces

DIRECTIONS

1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Also grease a 9×5x3 INCH loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.

2.In a large bowl mix together all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder and baking soda.

3.In another bowl mix sour cream, milk, egg and oil. Stir in mashed bananas and vanilla.

4.Pour the dry ingredients along the wet ingredients and incorporate the mixture well. Add chopped cherries, walnuts and chocolate chips.

5.Pour the batter in prepared pan and bake for about 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Take it out and let cool for 10 minutes.

Modified and image taken from a recipe at Greg Kantner

PREPARATION TIME: 15 Min
BAKING TIME: ~ 1 hour 15 Min
READY TIME: ~ 1 Hour30 Min
SERVINGS: 1 Loaf

INGREDIENTS

• 3 Bananas, well-ripened
• 1 cup of sugar
• 1/3 cup corn oil
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 tsp vanilla
• 1 1/2 cup raisins
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)

DIRECTIONS

1.Put water to a boil in microwave or on stove top. Turn off heat, add raisins and set aside for about 15 minutes.

2.In a large bowl, mash the bananas and then add all the ingredients and stir until well combined.

3.Take out the raisins from water, pat dry with paper towels and fold into the batter.

4.Pour the mixture into a greased loaf pan and bake for about 1 hour 15 minutes at 350 degrees F.

5.Let it cool and serve.

Modified and image taken from a recipe at a Our Italiann Kitchen

PREPARATION TIME: 20 Min
BAKING TIME: ~ 55-60 Min
READY TIME: ~ 1 Hour 20 Min
SERVINGS: 2

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/2 cups mashed, very ripe bananas (about 4)
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
• 1/4 cup whole milk
• 1 large egg
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

2. In a medium size bowl, mix well bananas, sugar, butter, milk and eggs till these are incorporated well.

3. In another bowl whisk together flour, instant espresso powder, baking soda and salt. Now mix together the dry and wet ingredients and stir until combined. Now add the chocolate chips.

4. Pour the batter into a greased 9×5 inch loaf pan and smooth the surface with a rubber spatula.

5. Bake in preheated oven for 55-60 minutes until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Let it cool for 10 minutes.

Modified and image taken from a recipe at a Sweet Peas Kitchen

PREPARATION TIME: 10 Min
BAKING TIME: ~ 10 Min
READY TIME: ~ 20 Min
SERVINGS: 2

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/4 cup milk (soy or almond can be substituted)
• 1/2 cup (about 1 1/2) overripe bananas, mashed (you can slice the leftover 1/2 banana and use for garnish)
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 cup quick oats
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar

DIRECTIONS

1. Take a large saucepan and whisk together the milk, mashed bananas, and spices.

2. Heat the mixture on medium heat. When it starts to boil, add the rolled oats and cook for 5 minutes.

3. Keep stirring the mixture so that oats are soft and liquid has been absorbed.

4. Pour into a bowl, top each serving with a teaspoon of brown sugar, slices of banana, and enjoy your nice, hot, nutritious breakfast.

Modified and image taken from a recipe at The Pastry Affair

PREPARATION TIME: 10-20 Min
BAKE TIME: ~ 50 Min
READY IN: ~ 1 hour 10 min
SERVINGS: 1 loaf

INGREDIENTS
• 1/2 cup butter, at room temperature
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1/3 cup white sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4-5 large ripe bananas, mashed
• 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour [or all purpose flour]
• 1/3 cup cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup peanut flour [99.9% sure this can be omitted if you don’t have it]
• 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 cup milk [I used vanilla almond milk, any kind will work]
• 1 cup chocolate chips
• Raw turbinado sugar for garnish

DIRECTIONS

1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2.Now take a bowl and mix well flour, baking powder, cocoa, peanut flour, cinnamon and salt and keep it aside.

3.In a mixer add butter, peanut butter and sugar and beat until fluffy for about 3 minutes.

4.Add eggs, vanilla and bananas and mix well.

5.Now add all dry ingredients slowly and mix until well incorporated.

6.Stir in milk if the batter is not wet enough. Now add chocolate chips.

7.Now grease a loaf pan and pour in the batter.

8.Cover with coarse sugar and bake for 50 minutes or until knife inserted comes out clean.

Modified and image taken from a recipe at a Home Sweeta Eats

PREPARATION TIME: 10 Min
BAKE TIME: ~ 50-60 Min
READY IN: ~ 1 Hour 10 Min
SERVINGS: 1 loaf

INGREDIENTS

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup mashed banana
1/4 cup milk (I used fat-free)
2 eggs
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup almonds, chopped
6-ounce package Craisins

DIRECTIONS

1.Preheat oven to 350ºF.

2.Mix sugar and butter well in a bowl.

3.Add banana, milk and eggs and mix till all the ingredients are incorporated well.

4.Now ass dry ingredients and mix just until moist.

5.Stir in almonds and dried cranberries.

6.Grease a loaf pan and pour in the batter.

7.Bake for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.

Modified and image taken from a recipe at a Sweet and Savory Tooth

PREPARATION TIME: 10 Min
BAKE TIME: ~ 50 Min
READY IN: ~ 1 hour
SERVINGS: 1 loaf

INGREDIENTS
• 1 stick (1/2 cup) of butter (I use unsalted)
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 cup flour
• 1/2 tsp salt (increase this to 1 tsp is using unsalted butter)
• pinch cloves
• 1/2 tsp mace or nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup mashed banana (about 2-3 bananas)
• (1/2 cup chopped nuts, pecans or walnuts, optional)

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a loaf pan
2. Take a bowl and stir eggs, flour, salt, spices, and sugar and butter so that no lumps are formed.
3. Add baking soda and buttermilk to the batter and beat well.
4. Stir mashed banana and nuts (optional)
5. Pour the batter into loaf pan and bake for about 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Modified and image taken from a recipe at a Chaos In The Kitchen

PREPARATION TIME: 15-30 Min
BAKE TIME: ~ 50-60 Min
READY IN: ~ 1 Hour 30 min
SERVINGS: 1 8inch loaf

INGREDIENTS

2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon table salt
3 very ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/2 cups)
1/4 cup plain yogurt
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Take a 9X5 inch loaf pan and grease it with butter.

3. Take a large bowl and whisk together flour, baking soda and salt.

4. In another bowl mix well bananas, yogurt, eggs, melted butter and vanilla and blend all of them well.

5. Gently mix the wet and dry ingredients well.

6. Put the batter in pan and bake for about 50-60 minutes till a knife inserted comes out clean.

7. Turn it out and let cool for few minutes.

Modified and image taken from a recipe at a Piece of Cake

PREPARATION TIME: 15 Min
BAKE TIME: ~ 40 Min
READY IN: ~ 1 Hour
SERVINGS: 4-6

INGREDIENTS

• 3 bananas, mashed

• 3/4 cup granulated sugar

• 1 egg, slightly beaten

• 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted

• 1 1/2 cup flour

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1 tsp baking soda

• 1 tsp baking powder
• 3 eggs

• 2 cup whole milk

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar

• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 banana, sliced

• 1/3 cup walnuts, toasted
• Whipped cream for topping

• Cinnamon for garnishing

DIRECTIONS

1. Mash bananas and mix with sugar, egg and butter in a bowl.

2. Separately beat flour, baking soda, baking power and salt.

3. Mix both mixtures well.

4. Pour into a baking pan and bake for 45-45 minutes till the color starts changing.

5. Cool for 20 minutes before removing from pan.

6. Serve warm or cold.

Modified and image taken from a recipe at a Kitchenrunaway

PREPARATION TIME: 15-30 Min
BAKE TIME: ~ 30-40 Min
READY IN: ~ 1 Hour
SERVINGS: 4

INGREDIENTS
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1/2 cup butter, melted and cooled
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/3 cup plain yogurt
• 1/2 cup peanut butter

DIRECTIONS

1. Beat flour, baking soda and salt in a large bowl.

2. Separately beat eggs, bananas, butter and yoghurt in another bowl.

3. Dig a well in the middle to the dry mixture and add the liquid mixture gradually.

4. Gradually insert the dry mixture into the liquid in the centre.

5. Pour the mixture into a pan and shape it. Add peanut butter on top.

6. Allow to bake for around 35-40 minutes.

7. Enjoy your Banana bread.

Modified and image taken from a recipe at a iwantthepie