Moist Banana Bread Recipe

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I found this recipe in a family cookbook, and it’s been a favorite ever since. Everyone seems to like it, even those who don’t normally care for banana bread.

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Moist Banana Bread Recipe
  • Prep: 15 min. Bake: 55 min. + cooling
  • Yield: 24 Servings
15 55 70

Ingredients

  • 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1-1/4 cups sugar
  • 2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1-1/4 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 5 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 cups mashed ripe bananas (4 to 5 medium)
  • 1 cup canola oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped nuts, optional

Directions

  • In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, bananas, oil and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Stir in nuts if desired.
  • Transfer to two greased 8-in. x 4-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Yield: 2 loaves (12 slices each).

Nutritional Facts 1 slice (calculated without nuts) equals 230 calories, 10 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 44 mg cholesterol, 292 mg sodium, 32 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Moist Banana Bread in Country February/March 2008, p51

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Reviewed on May. 14, 2013 by 5kidsrus

I have used this recipe many times in the past year and it is excellent!

Reviewed on May. 01, 2013 by cmkbf

Very easy to make and so very good! YUM!

Reviewed on Apr. 20, 2013 by Kitchen_Kanchhi

Replaced 1 cup whole wheat flour. 1/2 cup brown sugar and used one big box of vanilla pudding. It still tasted delish.

Reviewed on Apr. 16, 2013 by RoxanaGarcia

This banana bread was a hit! Growing up my mom always made banana bread loaves so they have a special nostalgic value to me. I looked online thru many recipes but I opted to go with Taste of Homes and I am extremely happy I did. It was moist and fluffy and delicious. I made the batter in a cupcake tin and 2 mini loaves. It actually took the cupcakes only 24 min to bake and the mini loaves about 35 on 350. Thanks again TOH!

Reviewed on Apr. 05, 2013 by xmeomen2000

The best banana bread recipe! So easy! Very moist! Kids loved it! I?m passing this recipe along to my friends & family. Thanks for taking the time to post from your family cookbook. I will now put it in mine. Definitely will make again!

Reviewed on Feb. 09, 2013 by SheilaGKing

I did not have two pkgs of pudding, so I used one large pkg. Other than that, I followed the recipe exactly as written. My husband says it is a keeper! Delicious!

Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2013 by KathleenUsher

I have made this recipe many many times. I've tried with oil or apple sauce and with or without chocolate chips, always turned out amazing. This is officially MY banana bread recipe :)

Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2012 by NanaEJGR4

I have made this recipe quite a few times. Try substituting strawberry creme or pumpkin spice instant puddings for the vanilla pudding. Tastes like strawberrys and banana or pumpkin bread. Thanks very much for sharing. It's my go to recipe for old bananas!

Reviewed on Sep. 30, 2012 by BabettesFeast

Simply the best banana bread yet!

Reviewed on Sep. 16, 2012 by dlandrig5

Delicious plain and even better with mini chocolate chips added!

Reviewed on Sep. 13, 2012 by Anthea4566

The best banana bread recipe ever. The nuts are a must though, I used pecan nuts.

Reviewed on Sep. 12, 2012 by Susan Nyg

This is the best banana bread recipe my grandson and I have ever made. He is 9 and this turned out so well for him. THANK YOU for sharing this recipe

Reviewed on Aug. 19, 2012 by dogcat_8

This is a very moist banana bread. I made the recipe as directed and it turned out great! I did put foil on top of the loaf for the last 18 minutes of baking because the top started to get too dark for my liking. It's a very moist bread and was a hit in my house. Will definitely make again!

Reviewed on Aug. 06, 2012 by momtwingirls2boys

I made this tonight & used Splenda & applesauce instead of oil. 1 loaf I added mini choc. chips & the other was plain (no nuts). Both loaves turned out great!! Very moist & airy. My kids couldn't wait for the bread to finish cooling. Definitely will make again!

Reviewed on Nov. 01, 2011 by tiffanygodfrey

This is BY FAR the BEST banana bread recipe out there! I have tried many, and this is the only recipe I use now...LOVE IT!

Reviewed on Sep. 16, 2011 by branstin

My husband has complained that my banana bread was dry and that I should use his ex-wife's recipe!! NOT HAPPENING.. So I have been looking for a very moist recipe. I substituted the 1 C. canola oil with 1/4 C Olive Oil and the 3/4 C applesauce. It was the best and he LOVED IT!! SUCCESS at last

Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2010 by shells79

This bread was super moist with a nice crunchy top, everyone liked in my family including me who's not big on banana bread!!

Reviewed on Mar. 11, 2010 by wetbarbhal

This is the best banana bread recipe I've ever found. My daughter took it to the county fair and got a first place.

Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2010 by kjclark2

This recipe is awesome! This is the best Banana Bread I have ever made. It did not last long at our house. Will add this to my favorites.

Reviewed on Feb. 07, 2010 by nddenise

If you like Banana Bread from Bob Evans restaurant, you'll love this recipe.

Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2010 by sprime

This is, by far the best banana bread recipe I have ever tried...and in my husband's words, "This is the most moist, and best banana bread I've ever had!" This one is definitely a keeper!!!!

Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2009 by lilokiegurl

I like to bake and got a request from a friend to make chocolate chip banana bread. I found this recipe and just added the semi sweet chips. Now I can't get a moments peace with my phone going off for this amazing bread! Even my son who does not like anything banana loves this bread. It is a keeper!

Reviewed on May. 06, 2009 by BMNC7397

Turned out to be a moist banana bread. Instead of the vanilla instant pudding I used cheesecake instant pudding and still tasted great. Also used pumpkin pie spice because I didn't have cinnamon. End result it was great

Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2009 by sueellen01

Mine was not moist--it was so very dry that I ended up throwing it away. Can't figure out why it was so dry.

Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2009 by October13

This was the best banana bread I ever made! Everyone liked it, thank you.

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