Classic Moist Banana Bread Recipe – With Vitamins, Origin & Doctor’s Guidance

Origin of Banana Bread

Banana bread is a moist and flavorful quick bread that originated in the United States during the 1930s.
It became popular as home bakers began using overripe bananas to reduce food waste during the Great Depression.
Loved globally, it’s often served at breakfast, as a snack, or even as dessert.

Category: Dessert & Bakery
Subcategory: Quick Bread & Sweet Bread

Ingredients & Vitamin Content (Per Serving)

For 2 Servings:

Key Vitamins / Nutrients	Ingredient	Quantity	Calories (Approx.)
Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Potassium, Fiber	Ripe bananas	1 ripe banana	105 kcal
Iron, Folate, Carbohydrates	All-purpose flour	1 cup	455 kcal
Vitamin A, D	Unsalted butter	1/4 cup	400 kcal
Carbohydrates, trace iron	Brown sugar	1/4 cup	210 kcal
Antioxidants, small B-vitamins (optional)	Honey/maple syrup	2 tbsp	120 kcal
Vitamin B12, Protein, Choline	Eggs	1 egg	70 kcal
Antioxidants	Vanilla extract	1/2 tsp	6 kcal
–	Baking soda	1/2 tsp	0 kcal
Sodium	Salt	1/4 tsp	0 kcal
Manganese, Antioxidants	Cinnamon (optional)	1/4 tsp	0 kcal
Omega-3, Vitamin E, Magnesium	Nuts (optional)	2 tbsp	100 kcal

For 4 Servings:

Key Vitamins / Nutrients	Ingredient	Quantity	Calories (Approx.)
Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Potassium, Fiber	Ripe bananas	2 ripe bananas	210 kcal
Iron, Folate, Carbohydrates	All-purpose flour	2 cups	910 kcal
Vitamin A, D	Unsalted butter	1/2 cup	800 kcal
Carbohydrates, trace iron	Brown sugar	1/2 cup	420 kcal
Antioxidants, small B-vitamins (optional)	Honey/maple syrup	4 tbsp	240 kcal
Vitamin B12, Protein, Choline	Eggs	2 eggs	140 kcal
Antioxidants	Vanilla extract	1 tsp	12 kcal
–	Baking soda	1 tsp	0 kcal
Sodium	Salt	1/2 tsp	0 kcal
Manganese, Antioxidants	Cinnamon (optional)	1/2 tsp	0 kcal
Omega-3, Vitamin E, Magnesium	Nuts (optional)	1/4 cup	200 kcal

For 6 Servings:

Key Vitamins / Nutrients	Ingredient	Quantity	Calories (Approx.)
Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Potassium, Fiber	Ripe bananas	3 ripe bananas	315 kcal
Iron, Folate, Carbohydrates	All-purpose flour	3 cups	1365 kcal
Vitamin A, D	Unsalted butter	3/4 cup	1200 kcal
Carbohydrates, trace iron	Brown sugar	3/4 cup	630 kcal
Antioxidants, small B-vitamins (optional)	Honey/maple syrup	6 tbsp	360 kcal
Vitamin B12, Protein, Choline	Eggs	3 eggs	210 kcal
Antioxidants	Vanilla extract	1 1/2 tsp	18 kcal
–	Baking soda	1 1/2 tsp	0 kcal
Sodium	Salt	3/4 tsp	0 kcal
Manganese, Antioxidants	Cinnamon (optional)	3/4 tsp	0 kcal
Omega-3, Vitamin E, Magnesium	Nuts (optional)	1/3 cup	300 kcal

For 8 Servings:

🧁 Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
• In a bowl, mash the bananas. Add melted butter, eggs, sugar, vanilla, and honey. Mix until smooth.
• In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
• Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mix. Avoid overmixing.
• Stir in nuts (if using).
• Pour batter into the loaf pan.
• Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
• Cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack.

🧠 Doctor’s Guidance – (Clinical Nutritionist) about Moist Banana Bread:

✅ Recommended For:

• Growing Children – Source of energy, potassium, and Vitamin B6
• Elderly – Soft texture, easy to digest, heart-healthy fats (from nuts)
• Athletes – Quick post-workout carb source
• Vegetarians – Egg-based protein and healthy carbs

❌ Avoid / Caution For:

• People with Diabetes – Use sugar substitutes, reduce bananas or use green bananas
• Celiac / Gluten-sensitive – Replace with gluten-free flour
• Weight Watchers – One slice per serving is recommended due to calorie content
• High Cholesterol – Consider using olive oil instead of butter, skip nuts

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