Grandma’s Spiced Banana Bread
Grandma’s Spiced Banana Bread is tender and moist, with ripe banana sweetness lifted by cinnamon, nutmeg, and a hint of vanilla. Applesauce keeps the crumb soft while raisins dot each slice with fruity pops and walnuts lend a toasty crunch. Perfect warm for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or as a cozy dessert with tea or coffee.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Grandma’s Spiced Banana Bread, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 36 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy Density
- 41 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 68
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 33
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 20
- Performance
- 28
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
- 2
In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and white sugar. Stir in the eggs, applesauce, bananas, and vanilla extract. Gently fold in raisins and nuts if desired. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 60 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
- Calories 324.29 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 6.47 g Moderate 13%
- Carbohydrate 56.5 g 21%
- Total Fat 8.95 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 1.14 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 39.5 mg Moderate 13%
- Sodium 103.5 mg Low Source 5%
- Dietary Fiber 4.11 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 30.73 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 29.66 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 2.08 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 313.34 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 10.83 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.71 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.17 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Grandma's Spiced Banana Bread is made with 11 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Baking Soda, Chopped Walnuts, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 324.29 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Grandma’s Spiced Banana Bread made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Baking Soda, Chopped Walnuts, Eggs, Ground Cinnamon. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Grandma’s Spiced Banana Bread?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 324.29 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Grandma’s Spiced Banana Bread easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Grandma’s Spiced Banana Bread healthy?
- Grandma’s Spiced Banana Bread has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 324.29 calories and 6.47 g of protein, or 13% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.14 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Eggs, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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