After years of promising this recipe it is finally time I share what we kindly call ‘Grammy’s Banana bread recipe’. This is a easy, kid approved version of banana bread that will have you questioning any other recipe you have ever tried.
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The Secret to the Best Banana Bread Recipe
The real magic in this banana bread recipe comes from using super ripe bananas — the kind that look a little too far gone on your counter. Trust me, that’s where the flavor lives.
The other ingredient that might surprise you is espresso powder. While not necessarily a pantry staple, you can find espresso powder in nearly every grocery store on the coffee aisle.
Kid Approved Recipes
I have 4 kids that are so picky. I think I can count on one hand all the meals they all enjoy. But this one – this is the kid-approved banana bread recipe that all my kids can agree on!
Whether it’s warm out of the oven with a pat of butter or packed in a lunchbox for a sweet surprise, this recipe has become a family tradition. Easy enough for the kids to help make, but delicious enough that it feels like a special treat every time.
Easy Kid Approved Banana Bread Recipe
This is a easy, kid approved version of banana bread that will have you questioning any other recipe you have ever tried. Once baked, the loaf is golden on the outside, soft and rich on the inside, and perfect for breakfast, dessert, or truly anytime you are craving a sweet snack!
Ingredients
- 1 cup mashed bananas (very ripe)
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1-1/2 cup flour
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1 tsp. espresso powder
- 1 stick butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla
- 1/2 cup sour cream or 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 c. mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350*
- Shift flour, baking soda, espresso powder, and salt
- In a large bowl, cream butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla, and sour cream
- Beat well with mixer until light and fluffy
- Add sifted ingredients alternating with mini chocolate chips and bananas
- Bake in a greased and floured loaf pan for one hour at 350*
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving!
Family Favorite Banana Bread Recipe
Whether it’s warm out of the oven with a pat of butter or packed in a lunchbox for a sweet surprise, this recipe has become a family tradition. Easy enough for the kids to help make, but delicious enough that it feels like a special treat every time.
If you’ve been hunting for the perfect banana bread recipe, your search ends here. Grammy’s version has stood the test of time in our family — and once you try it, it’ll find a home in yours too.
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