oatmeal banana nut bread

(4 ratings)
Recipe by
Kelly Hover Martin
bryan, TX

"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 like it. Feel free to substitute, add or subtract ingredients as you like"

(4 ratings)
yield 12 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 55 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For oatmeal banana nut bread

  • 1/4 c
    shortening
  • 1/4 c
    butter
  • 1/4 c
    brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 2 lg
    eggs
  • 1 c
    bananas, mashed
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp
    cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 c
    oatmeal, uncooked
  • 1/2 c
    nuts

How To Make oatmeal banana nut bread

  • 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. Sprinkle with oatmeal, if desired.
  • 4
    Bake in preheated oven for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
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