Apple Banana Bread Recipe - Food.com (2024)

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Submitted by Jen T

"This recipe is now back to my original posting as I posted it at Recipezaar many years ago. Recently I noticed that somehow the name got changed as did some of the ingredients. In 2005 I wrote that this is a moist light bread/cake with just a hint of cinnamon. Keeep an eye on cooking times as too long and it will be drier. Also leave in tin for about 5 mins before turning out onto a rack to cool completely. Slices can be served as a dessert topped with custard and whipped cream, or cold and buttered."

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Ready In:
1hr 25mins

Ingredients:
14
Yields:

1 loaf/cake

Serves:
10

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ingredients

  • 12 cup butter
  • 12 cup brown sugar
  • 12 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1 -2 banana, mashed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 12 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 apples, cored & chopped
  • 12 cup walnuts, chopped

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directions

  • Preheat oven to 350 deg F.
  • Cream butter and sugars, and beat in eggs.
  • Stir in sour cream, bananas and vanilla.
  • In separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, soda and cinnamon.
  • Gradually add to butter mixture.
  • Gently stir in apples and nuts
  • Spoon into greased bread pan and bake 1 hour.

Questions & Replies

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  1. No oil in recipe?

    Kelly P.

  2. Your picture shows a bundt pan, but recipie calls for a bread pan, which works best?

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Reviews

  1. What a produce saver. I was already baking and realized I had some bananas that were about to be tossed and stumbled on this recipe. I used 2 very ripe bananas and 2 Red Delicious apples, shredded with peels on. I also added 1/2 t salt, 3/4 t cinnamon(habit, i guess) and baked in 4 disposable mini loaf pans for 50 min. Excellent.Very moist and fragrant. Combinations of fruit are endless. Thanks for the posting.

    Deborah1

  2. I prepared this recipe using 2 small Granny Smith apples and 2 medium bananas, and baked it in a bundt pan (bakes in about 45 minutes). It turned out great and is very moist and flavorful! I will definitely use this recipe again.

    Jerrie Chilcote

  3. I had 3 very very ripe bananas and two apples that were about ready to pitch. I came across this recipe and it was a nice change from plain old banana bread. Thank-you, a nice little surprise snack for my husbands coffee break!

    tamibic

  4. This was a very good and 'banana-ey' bread. The apples made it very moist... I followed Deborah's additional spice additions, and it came out fantastically. Baked in 45 minutes in 4 mini-loaf pans.

    skat5762

  5. OH MY!! This was soooo good. My husband absolutely loves banana bread and this had just the right amount of banana flavor. Thanks for posting.

    Sandy Kay

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Tweaks

  1. If you want to make this recipe peanut butter based simply swap the butter for 1/2 cup crunchy peanut butter. Use 3 bananas (mashed) instead of 1-2 and 3/4 tsp salt. Leave out the walnuts. Then cream the peanut butter and sugars, beating in eggs one at a time. Then follow the rest of the directions as is. You may only want to bake this bread for 50 minutes instead of an hour.

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  2. I used smooth peanut butter as I have a man who doesn't like nuts in his food, I used only one Apple peeled and cut in pieces and I added 1/2 cup of chocolate chips. I'll let you know. How it turns out.

    Francine P.

  3. Substitute 1/2 cup crunchy peanut butter for the butter and nuts. Add 3/4 tsp salt to dry ingredients. I'm in Montana at one mile high, so high altitude areas need to add an extra 3 tablespoons flour to the dry ingredients. Also increase bananas to 3 (extra ripe, thawed from the freezer); otherwise, the banana flavor will be barely noticeable. Baked in a bundt pan for 45 minutes. Beautiful!

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    Mama Di

  4. Great, but even better and healthier if you substitute 1/2 cup applesauce for the butter and 3 tablespoons low-fat yogurt for the sour cream and change 1 teaspoon cinnamon for 1/2 teaspoon

    rick1710

  5. Just tasted my bread and it's delicious! I mixed in about 3/4 cup whole wheat flour, used two bananas, coarsely grated my apples, and replaced walnuts with pecans. The mix was enough for two slightly less full loaf pans. Cooked for 45 minutes, they came out so moist! Will def make again.

    lovelysoulthief

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FAQs

Can you put too much banana in banana bread? ›

Fight the urge to use more banana than called for in your recipe. Using too much banana could make your bread heavy and damp in the center, causing it to appear undercooked and unappealing. If you have bananas leftover, you can always freeze them for later use.

When not to use bananas for bread? ›

While it's okay if the banana peel is dark brown or even black, if the inside is too, then the fruit is beyond ripe and now on its way to rotten. Another sign that bananas have gone bad is if they start leaking any fluids. When in doubt, just toss the bananas out.

Why baking soda in banana bread? ›

Baking soda: Baking soda acts as a leavener, which means it helps the banana bread rise. Salt: A pinch of salt enhances the overall flavor, but it won't make the loaf taste salty.\

How many bananas are in Chrissy Teigen's banana bread? ›

The tldr; is that she needed 6 very ripe bananas to work on this recipe, but as you know you can not just buy overly ripe bananas at the store, so she went to Twitter and called on her followers.

What is the disadvantage of banana bread? ›

Traditional banana breads are made with ingredients such as white flour, sugar, and oil. As such, this dish is often high in calories, carbs, and added sugar.

How many bananas does it take to make 2 cups? ›

3 bananas: 2 cups chopped | 1-1/2 cups mashed. 4 bananas: 2-2/3 cups chopped | 2 cups mashed.

What time is not good to eat banana? ›

On top of that, our body's metabolism is at its lowest in the night. Therefore, one should ideally consume bananas in the morning or the evening and must avoid eating them at night.

Can dogs eat bananas? ›

Yes, dogs can eat bananas. It's tempting to share tasty fruit with your dog, especially when they're staring at you longingly. The good news is dogs can eat bananas in reasonable quantities as an occasional treat.

Should you keep banana bread in the fridge or pantry? ›

Wrapped well and stored at room temperature, banana bread will last about five days. If stored in the fridge, it should last a full week. A frozen loaf of banana bread will last up to a year in the freezer, wrapped well with storage wrap and aluminum foil.

Should you refrigerate banana bread batter before baking? ›

Timing: It is generally recommended to refrigerate the batter for no more than 24 hours [1]. Beyond that, the leavening agents in the batter may lose their effectiveness, resulting in a denser final product.

Why did my banana bread turn green? ›

*The chlorophyll in sunflower seeds may react with baking soda, causing the center of the bread to turn a green color when cool. This is completely harmless! To help keep bread from turning green, you can reduce baking soda by half, or a splash of lemon juice in the batter may also help.

How many cups is one banana? ›

A large banana (counts as 1 cup of fruit). A small orange (counts as ½ cup of fruit). Put different types of fruits on your shopping list.

Is it OK to eat a bunch of bananas? ›

While there's no strict rule, it's best not to eat more than one or two bananas a day. Eating more could lead to weight gain, as they contain both carbohydrates and sugar. Ensure you're eating a balanced diet by including a range of fresh fruits and vegetables.

Can bananas be too far gone for banana bread? ›

As it sits at room temperature, starches convert to sugars, making the fruit sweeter and softer. These brown spots, often seen as a sign of spoilage, are actually a dead giveaway of peak banana bread potential. But, there is a limit. Black bananas or rotten bananas are a no-go.

How many bananas per person? ›

One to two bananas daily are considered a moderate intake for most healthy people. Be sure to eat this fruit as part of a balanced diet that provides all the nutrients your body needs.

Why did my banana bread come out mushy? ›

Using a lot of bananas adds excess moisture, and there are two ways to get rid of it. You could either add more flour or increase the baking time. Add a tablespoon of extra flour at a time into the batter and give it a good whisk until its consistency starts to look right: thick but runny enough to fall off a spoon.

How much to fill a banana bread pan? ›

Fill the pan until it's two-thirds full, and if there is any remaining batter, fill up a muffin tin. This ensures you get a beautifully risen loaf instead of a potentially flat loaf in a 9×5. Now that you know the importance of pan sizes, it's time to make a loaf of the Best-Ever Banana Bread!

How many bananas is too many at a time? ›

While there's no strict rule, it's best not to eat more than one or two bananas a day. Eating more could lead to weight gain, as they contain both carbohydrates and sugar. Ensure you're eating a balanced diet by including a range of fresh fruits and vegetables.

Why did my banana bread deflate after baking? ›

Too much leavening can cause the bread to rise up too much and this will cause it to sink back as it cools. If you are having problems still then you could try making banana muffins instead. It is easier to make sure these are baked through properly (again use a cake tester to check).

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