Oatmeal Banana Nut Bread Recipe
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Oatmeal Banana Nut Bread

By: kel7298 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
"This is the best banana nut bread I have ever made! So full of flavor. I double the recipe and give it as gifts. Everyone seems to appreciate it."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (195)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
55 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 - 9x5 inch loaf
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup mashed bananas
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup quick cooking oats
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in the eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition, then stir in the banana and vanilla.
  3. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda and salt. Beat into creamed mixture. Stir in oats and nuts. Pour into prepared pan.
  4. Bake in preheated oven for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 255 | Total Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 35mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2003 by Debbie from Annapolis   view full review
Hello! I was looking for a good banana nut bread recipe to make to give as Christmas gifts...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2003 by LISAKP71   view full review
Really good, classic banana nut bread taste. Use lots of extra banana, especially if you are...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2008 by Momma4Four   view full review
I had some left-over banana's from Christmas and wanted to try a new recipe. My old recipe...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 27, 2003 by SONALI_77   view full review
great recipe! I used fat-free vanilla yogurt for half the shortening and it turned out fantastic.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2003 by JLFRAT   view full review
Very good banana nut bread with the added twist of oatmeal. I think I baked it too long this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 16, 2003 by Julie   view full review
I made this last week for my church group, served it with honey butter and there wasn't a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2003 by KRIS1225   view full review
I thought this turned out great! The oats give it a great texture and fullness. I had to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 8, 2003 by STRAWBERI   view full review
This recipe was so easy to make and it was so YUMMY!!!!! It doesn't last a day at my house.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2003 by SHELS77   view full review
This recipe made a great bread. The oatmeal gives a wonderful texture yet the bread is still...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2003 by ENDLESSSKY   view full review
Wow- absolutely delicious- moist yet fluffy, and the oatmeal gives it just the right...

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