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homemade banana bread mix (amy's)

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amyalusa avatar
Chico, CA
Updated on Jan 2, 2024

This banana bread is very popular with my family and my ex-husband's family. I get requests for it and the recipe all the time. I wanted to make it into a mix. While looking at it, I discovered it wouldn't be the least bit difficult. So here it is!

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Amy's homemade banana bread mix makes a delicious loaf of banana bread and would be a delicious gift. The dry ingredients and the streusel topping are measured into resealable plastic bags. You can package those bags with a loaf pan and instructions for a lovely hostess gift. It's filled with freshly mashed ripe bananas that add a ton of banana flavor and help create a moist banana bread. We loved the crunchy streusel on top for a touch more sweetness.

— The Test Kitchen
prep time 15 Min
cook time 55 Min
method Bake
yield 2 loaf pans, 1 Bundt, 24 muffins or a 9 x 13 pan

Ingredients

  • FOR THE BANANA BREAD MIX
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large Ziploc bag for each bread mix you are making
  • FOR THE STREUSEL MIX
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 small Ziploc bag for each streusel mix you are making
  • INGREDIENTS TO ADD TO BREAD MIX
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups very ripe bananas, mashed (5 medium)
  • 2 large eggs, well beaten
  • INGREDIENTS TO ADD TO THE STREUSEL MIX
  • 3 tablespoons butter, room temperature

How To Make homemade banana bread mix (amy's)

Test Kitchen Tips
We made 1 5x7 loaf and 2 mini loaves. Our large loaf baked for 55 minutes, and the mini loaves baked for 30 minutes.
  • Flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a plastic bag.
    Step 1
    In a large Ziploc bag, add flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  • Brown sugar, nuts, flour, and cinnamon in another plastic bag.
    Step 2
    In a small Ziploc bag, add brown sugar, nuts, flour, and cinnamon.
  • Cream butter and sugar; add mashed bananas and eggs.
    Step 3
    When you're ready to make the banana bread, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Prepare desired pan(s) generously with vegetable spray and set aside. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add mashed bananas and eggs and beat well.
  • Add flour to wet ingredients.
    Step 4
    Add the flour mixture to the liquid.
  • Mix until just combined.
    Step 5
    Beat just until combined. Do Not Over Beat.
  • Batter poured into prepared pans.
    Step 6
    Pour into prepared pans and spread as evenly as possible. For muffins/cupcakes with higher tops, fill cups 1/4 inch from the top (you will have a few less yield). For regular muffins/cupcakes fill 3/4 full.
  • Cut butter into streusel ingredients.
    Step 7
    For the streusel, empty mix contents into a bowl. Cut the butter in with a pastry blender or a couple of butter knives. The mixture will resemble large peas (not bigger).
  • Streusel sprinkled over batter.
    Step 8
    Sprinkle on bread loaves, pans, or muffins/cupcakes generously and evenly before baking. Bake until a tester comes out clean. Bake for designated times: - 4"x7" loaf pans (2) for 20-25 minutes or (1) for 55 minutes - 8-9" rounds for 30-35 minutes - 13x9" for 40-45 minutes - cupcakes/muffins for 15-20 minutes - standard Bundt for 50-60 minutes
  • Baked loaf of Homemade Banana Bread Mix sliced.
    Step 9
    Allow bread to cool in pan/s for 5 minutes before removing to cooling racks to cool completely. Refrigerate either in an airtight container or well-wrapped in foil.
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