Banana Tea Bread

Prep: 15 min Cook: 60 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

Banana Tea Bread offers a moist, flavorful treat combining ripe bananas with a nutty crunch of pecans. Perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert, its sweet aroma and tender crumb appeal to banana lovers and those seeking a comforting homemade loaf. Easy to prepare and versatile for any occasion.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 bananas
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. Cream shortening with sugar; then add eggs and beat until very light and fluffy.
  2. Stir in mashed bananas.
  3. Sift together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the banana mixture.
  5. Add chopped pecans and mix well.
  6. Turn the batter into a greased 9 x 5-inch loaf pan.
  7. Bake at 325°F (163°C) for 1 hour or until done.
  8. Allow to cool before slicing.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

633 kcal 32% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.4g 15% DV
Total Fat 45g 58% DV
Carbs 54.9g 20% DV
Fiber 4.8g 17% DV
Sugar 4.1g 8% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 16602.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 417.5mg 9% DV
Cholesterol 64.5mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 17.3mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 11.6mg 13% DV
Calcium 91.5mg 7% DV
Iron 2.6mg 14% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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