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Grandma’s Banana Bread

By Courtney 21 Comments

One can never have too many banana bread recipes, right?

grandma's banana bread

A couple of weeks ago, I told you guys I set out and did some weekend baking. While the baby slept and the hubby was working outside, it was so nice to just be in the kitchen alone with the music on, and not another care in the world. Sometimes, just a little time spent like that is exactly what I need!

Because other times, you know, I’m chasing around this little man while also trying to teach him the whole “no biting” thing. Yeah, he got me good yesterday in the arm and, well, let’s just say that did not go over well for anyone.

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Oy vey… Oh, and that’s his new favorite chair, in case you were wondering. He flips the thing upside down and sits and plays with the wheels. Thinks it’s the greatest thing ever.

But anyways…let’s get back to banana bread. Grandma’s Banana Bread, specifically, because it was actually my grandma’s recipe books that inspired me to bake this one up in the first place.

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For those of you who have been with me from the beginning, you probably already know that Jay and I live in my grandparents’ old house. I grew up coming to this house and having sleepovers as a little girl, and it’s been so great to keep it in the family and update it along the way.

There’s actually still a fair amount of random odds and ends around the house that belonged to my grandparents. Some of them we just have no use for and toss out here and there. But others I’ll keep forever…like grandma’s recipe card books.

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Ahh, before there was the internet. Look at that…people still survived and managed to cook well. Winking smile

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I love looking through her recipe cards every now and then, not only to see what kind of recipes she’d clip, but also to see her random little notes. Things like “John loved!” (my grandpa), or something simple like “nice” up in the corner like the one above. Gosh, I miss them sometimes.

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Luckily for me, Grandma knew her way around the kitchen, so the recipe cards I have left from her will certainly do me no wrong. So I took inspiration from a couple different recipes in her cards for cakes and breads and ended up making this gem.

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It’s simple. It’s easy to whip up. It’s unhealthified (just as grandma’s baking always was and should have been). And it’s delicious. You’ve gotta give it a try!

Grandma’s Banana Bread

Ingredients:

  • 8 tbsp butter, at room temperature
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 3 large ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9×5 loaf pan with cooking spray.
  2. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  3. Sift the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt together, stir in whole wheat flour, and add to the creamed mixture, mixing well.
  4. Fold in the mashed bananas and vanilla.
  5. Pour mixture into loaf pan. Bake on center rack of the oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 50-60 minutes. Cool in pan for 10 minutes then on a rack. Enjoy!

Grandma’s Banana Bread

What are some of your favorite meals or baked goods that your grandma or grandpa makes/used to make for your family?

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September 9, 2014 Filed Under: Bread/Muffin Recipe Tagged With: banana bread recipe, easy banana bread recipe, grandma's banana bread, grandparents house, old recipe books

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I'm a working mom of two beautiful little boys, Lucas and Alex, and I began writing Sweet Tooth, Sweet Life in April 2010. I enjoy chronicling my love of food (healthy and indulgent!), baking, motherhood, fitness, fashion, and everything in between!

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Comments

  1. Kristina says

    September 9, 2014 at 6:13 am

    I love banana bread! I will have to give that recipe a try. My grandma made the absolute best sugar cookies for Christmas. I have her recipe and haven't quite perfected it yet, but I'm going to keep trying :)
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  2. Brynn says

    September 9, 2014 at 6:38 am

    I have some of my grandma's recipes as well and they're so special to me. She was the queen of cookies!
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  3. Linz @ Itz Linz says

    September 9, 2014 at 6:57 am

    I literally make banana bread on a weekly basis once our bananas turn brown! Ill have to try this recipe. My grandma makes a riiiiiidiculous banana cake with riiiiiidiculous frosting (hello, powdered sugar!) seriously, so good.
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  4. Sam @ PancakeWarriors says

    September 9, 2014 at 7:47 am

    Wow I love that you have your grandmother's old recipes! I have a few of my grandmothers old cookbooks and love to see her handwriting in the margins! What a special gift! This banana bread has amazing simple ingredients - you just know it's good :) Thanks for sharing - this brought a big smile to my face thinking about my grandma!
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  5. Katie @ Talk Less, Say More says

    September 9, 2014 at 8:13 am

    I swear our grandparents always had some of the greatest recipes. I always love when my mom makes her grandma's Swedish Coffee Bread. It goes against the way that I eat (dairy-free, mostly gluten/grain-free) but once and awhile it's a real treat! :)
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  6. haley @Cupcakes and Sunshine.com says

    September 9, 2014 at 8:54 am

    yuuum. just what i'm craving! i'll take a slice please!
    Reply
  7. Melissa @ Freeing Imperfections says

    September 9, 2014 at 8:57 am

    I want to make this right now! Banana bread is my absolute favorite. Any recipe from a mom or grandma is a winner in my book.
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  8. Jess P says

    September 9, 2014 at 9:22 am

    My grandmother wasn't the *best* cook but she could bake. One time for my birthday she made a yellow cake with chocolate frosting. The frosting had coffee grounds in them - just a hint of coffee with chocolate - sooo good!
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    • Courtney says

      September 9, 2014 at 1:16 pm

      That sounds awesome!
      Reply
  9. Jenny says

    September 9, 2014 at 9:28 am

    I love your story behind the recipe just as much as the looks of that bread! I can so relate. <3 I still have some of my great-grandma's recipe books. And looking through them makes me feel closer to her.
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  10. Erin @ She's a big star says

    September 9, 2014 at 10:01 am

    I'm always looking for the perfect Banana Bread recipe so I will definitely be giving this a try! How incredibly special that your grandmother's recipes still live on and that you have her hand-written notes... it might sound cheesy but I think it's just amazing that those recipes that she wrote down so many years ago are still being made with love by someone she loved so much! <3
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  11. Holly @ EatGreatBEGreat says

    September 9, 2014 at 10:29 am

    Banana bread is a staple in my house. Both my husband and I love it! In fact, I have lots of bananas at home right now and will likely be whipping some up this weekend and now I have a new recipe to try! I LOVE making my grandma's recipes! I have quite a few that I enjoy making and when I do, it always brings back such great memories of her. Boy, do I miss her terribly.
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  12. Ashley @ My Food N Fitness Diaries says

    September 9, 2014 at 11:12 am

    Looks yummmmmy! Love me some banana bread! This recipe looks similar to a recipe I have from my grandmother too! The recipes I have from her are easily some of my favorites.
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  13. Sam @ Better With Sprinkles says

    September 9, 2014 at 1:43 pm

    This looks so perfect! Sometimes you just need something simple...I've been craving banana bread lately too!
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  14. Nicole @ Foodie Loves Fitness says

    September 9, 2014 at 1:50 pm

    Awww, this is so sweet! I love the recipe cards. My grandma made the best cheesecake, zucchini parmesan, chocolate chip pancakes, any kind of pasta dish, and the list goes on and on.... I know what you mean about alone baking time being nice - it definitely can feel calming and therapeutic :)
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  15. Lauren @ The Bikini Experiment says

    September 9, 2014 at 2:07 pm

    Banana bread is a favorite of mine! My grandmother had all of her recipes on scraps of card or recipe notes. Now everything is becoming so digital!
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  16. Lauren @ The Bikini Experiment says

    September 9, 2014 at 2:14 pm

    I am going to pin your recipe. Thank you for sharing!
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  17. Kacie says

    September 9, 2014 at 4:04 pm

    This reminds me of one of my favorite stories about my grandma! Apparently I was a biter too when I was little, so one time I but my grandma, and she bit me right back! Haha! (I'm sure not very hard.) And my mom said I wasn't happy about it, but after that, I never bit anyone again!
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  18. Kim@FITsique says

    September 9, 2014 at 8:34 pm

    There's nothing like a good old fashioned banana bread! Grandma's always know best and are the BEST cooks. That's one thing I hope to learn from my Grandma, all of her favorite recipes!
    Reply
  19. Emily @ Sweets and Beets says

    September 10, 2014 at 3:55 pm

    Awesome! What a classic comfort food.. nothing better than family recipes. That looks delicious! :)
    Reply
  20. Fiona says

    September 10, 2014 at 7:44 pm

    My grandma made the BEST Monkey bread. Essentially it's Pillsbury croissants cut into quarters then rolled into cinnamon and sugar, put into a bunt cake pan (layered) and then baked. Once cooked you pour more cinnamon /sugar boiled down over top- SOOO good..I'm' not doing the recipe justice but it is amazing!!
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