Banana Bread in a Jar

Banana bread became popular in the United States during the Great Depression when resourceful housewives found creative ways to use overripe bananas.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 65 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Banana Bread in a Jar

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Breakfast, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 5 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 4 piece(s) Ripe bananas
• 1.5 cup(s) All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon(s) Baking powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon(s) Baking soda
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon(s) Salt
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon(s) Cinnamon
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon(s) Nutmeg
• ¹⁄₂ cup(s) Unsalted butter, melted
• ¹⁄₂ cup(s) Granulated sugar
• 1 piece(s) Egg
• 1 teaspoon(s) Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup(s) Chopped walnuts

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease four 8-ounce mason jars.
2. In a medium bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
3. In a separate large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
4. In another bowl, mix together the melted butter and sugar until well combined. Add the egg and vanilla extract, and mix until smooth.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the mashed bananas and chopped walnuts.
6. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared mason jars, filling each about 2/3 full.
7. Place the jars on a baking sheet and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 38g13%

Sugars 20g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.