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Banana Bread With Mayo


5 from 1 vote
Prep Time :5 minutes mins
Cook Time :50 minutes mins
Total Time :55 minutes mins
Servings :10
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Published: Mar 25, 2023 · Modified: Sep 13, 2024 by Melanie Cagle · 2 Comments

I've always been a big fan of banana bread, the simplicity of it. Is it a breakfast item or lunch? Who cares right? I like to make my banana bread with mayo, it just gives it that extra something that I just can't put into words. It definitely helps with the moistness that's for sure.

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Banana Bread with Mayo
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Bananas in any recipe is always extremely popular, but banana bread is like the king of all quick bread I think?

Some people make it less sweet, more like a bread than a cake. This one is sweeter, a lot like cake and (in my opinion) is the best banana bread recipe.

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If you hadn't guessed already I'm a fan of bananas.

You should try my Banana Pudding Brownies, or my Banana Pudding Tacos if you're like me and have a thing for this fruit.

Groceries you'll need: Ingredients

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  • Ripe Bananas
  • Vanilla Extract
  • Mayonnaise (my secret ingredient)
  • Egg
  • All Purpose Flour
  • Granulated Sugar
  • Baking Soda
  • Salt
  • Walnuts

See recipe card at the bottom for quantities.

Recipe walkthrough: Instructions

This is an overview of the recipe steps. For more detailed instructions visit the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

  • Step 1: In a medium mixing bowl add the bananas and mash with a fork.
  • Step 2: Add the egg, vanilla extract and mayonnaise and beat with a hand mixer for 30 seconds until fluffy.
  • Step 3: In a separate bowl add mix flour, sugar, salt and baking soda with a whisk.
  • Step 4: Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and fold in carefully. Don't overmix.
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Step 5: Add the chopped walnuts and carefully fold in with a spoon.
Step 6: Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan and bake for 50 minutes in a preheated oven. Remove to a wire rack after cooked, to cool.

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Hint: Some people like to use parchment paper in the loaf tin to help lift the loaf out. I personally don't do this - this recipe doesn't need too much help to remove from the pan.

Recipe variations and substitute ideas

  • Pecans - instead of walnuts you can use pecans, or just leave the nuts out altogether.
  • Chocolate Chips - Stir in ½ Cup of chocolate chips instead of the nuts.
  • Brownies - Use an 8x8" pan instead and cut into squares.
  • Sour Cream - use sour cream instead of mayonnaise.
  • Miracle Whip - I've never tried it but I guess it could be used.
  • Cream Cheese - have some swirling through.
  • Peanut Butter - banana bread is delicious with peanut butter.

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2 slices of banana bread with a butter slice on top with honey being drizzled on top - bananas in the background

Necessary gear: Equipment

I like to use a hand mixer (electric mixer) to beat the bananas and mayo at the beginning of the recipe. If you don't have one feel free to use a wire whisk and get busy, just until fluffy.

See recipe card at the bottom for some links to equipment.

How to store leftovers

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 5 days.

This recipe does freeze well, store in a freezer safe container for up to 3 months.

Mel's kitchen notes

When storing add a piece of paper towel as it can get quite moist in there (this is a very moist banana bread). The paper towel will help prevent the mayonnaise banana bread from getting soggy.

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Banana Bread

Deliciously moist banana bread with mayo. This recipe cooks perfectly every time and tastes wonderful eaten when still warm with butter and honey!
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time50 minutes mins
Total Time55 minutes mins
Servings: 10
Cuisine: Breads
Author: Melanie Cagle
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Equipment

  • Wilton Loaf Pan
  • Glass Mixing Bowls

Ingredients

  • 3 Each Bananas
  • 1 Each Large Egg
  • ½ Cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1-½ Cups All Purpose Flour
  • ¾ Cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ Cup Walnuts Chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  • In a large bowl smash the Bananas with a fork and mix them with the wet ingredients (egg, mayo and vanilla) with a mixer until thoroughly mixed and fluffy - about 30 seconds.
    3 Each Bananas, 1 Each Large Egg, ½ Cup Mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • Mix the dry ingredients together in a separate bowl with a whisk until thoroughly mixed.
    1-½ Cups All Purpose Flour, ¾ Cup Granulated Sugar, 1 teaspoon Baking Soda, ½ teaspoon Salt, ½ Cup Walnuts
  • Fold the dry ingredients into the banana mixture, until combined (don't over mix)
  • Pour the mixture into a greased loaf pan (8-½" x 4-½')
  • Bake for 50 Minutes - toothpick should come out clean.
  • Take out of the oven and after 5 minutes remove from loaf pan and allow to cool on a rack.

Notes

The nuts can be substituted with pecans, or no nuts at all.
The riper the banana the sweeter. Try to use bananas that are very ripe for a delicious sweetness.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 308kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 310mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 20g

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  1. Tiffany Fosler says

    October 12, 2024 at 10:22 am

    5 stars
    This is by far the best banana bread ever! I make it so much I don't even have to look at the recipe anymore. This time however, I sifted the flour because it was incredibly clumpy and I noticed the batter was way thinner than usual. That's the only thing I did different, but is it still going to come out ok or does sifting flour even make a difference in consistency? Just wondering if anyone knew because I know the batter should be way thicker.

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    • Melanie Cagle says

      October 12, 2024 at 2:11 pm

      Hi Tiffany, thanks for the great review! Yes, sifting flour will definitely make a difference as it tends to make it lighter. You would need to weight/measure it first... then sift it into the recipe, if that makes sense. You probably don't have enough flour in your banana bread which is why the batter seems thinner. Let me know how it comes out?

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