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Molasses Banana Bread

Published: Jul 10, 2020 · Modified: Apr 19, 2023 by Audrey · This post may contain affiliate links

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This molasses banana bread smells absolutely amazing while it bakes. It is best served warm with a little butter on top!

molasses banana bread slices on a white plate with butter on them

Are you a banana bread fan? It feels like I’ve been on a banana bread baking mission lately. I decided to bake this molasses banana bread to see if pairing molasses and banana together would work. Not only does it work, it is makes such a beautiful and flavorful loaf of banana bread. It reminds me a lot of Christmas.

molasses banana bread loaf on a white plate it has been cut into slices

I always have molasses in my house. I love to make this honey molasses bread recipe which is very similar to the bread they serve at steakhouses. If you are on a banana bread kick some of our other favorite banana bread recipes are this copycat Bob Evans banana bread and this cast iron skillet banana bread.

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  • ⭐ Why you’ll love this recipe
  • 🥣 Why bake with molasses?
  • 🍌 Ingredients needed
  • Recipe Instructions
  • 🥡 How to store leftovers
  • ❄️ How to freeze this banana bread
  • 🍞 Tips for this recipe
  • 💭 Recipe FAQs
  • Molasses Banana Bread

⭐ Why you’ll love this recipe

This banana bread is a quick and easy way to make banana bread. The molasses gives it a richer taste than regular banana bread!

🥣 Why bake with molasses?

I was really surprised to hear that even though molasses is very sweet that it has a low sugar content. According to Healthy Body Healthy Mind, molasses can also help achieve a balanced mental state and is a natural remedy to anemia since it is very high in iron. How cool is that?

🍌 Ingredients needed

ingredients for molasses banana bread

For this recipe, you will need:

  • Bananas: You’ll need three bananas for this recipe. The darker the banana, the sweeter your banana bread will turn out.
  • White sugar and brown sugar: To sweeten the banana bread.
  • Baking soda: To give the banana bread some rise.
  • Salt: You’ll need just a little salt, only a half of a teaspoon.
  • Cinnamon and nutmeg: To give the banana bread some spice.
  • Vanilla extract: Pure vanilla extract is always best in baking.
  • Butter: Unsalted butter is best in baking since salt content varies brand to brand.
  • All purpose flour: The base of the banana bread.
  • Molasses: Again, unsulfured molasses is best for baking. You’ll need just 3 tablespoons since molasses has a very strong flavor.
  • Buttermilk: Or milk with ¼ teaspoon of lemon or vinegar mixed in.
  • Eggs: You’ll need two large eggs.
  • Pecans or walnuts: These are optional but you can add ½ of a cup of chopped pecans or walnuts in.

Recipe Instructions

Begin by preheating your oven to 350 degrees. Next, spray a loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray.

In a large mixing bowl add flour, sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

Next gently fold in the eggs, vanilla, and bananas. Add your melted butter (make sure it is cooled before so it does not scramble the eggs when mixed in).

Add the buttermilk and molasses and mix well with a hand mixer for about three minutes.

If desired add ½ cup of walnuts or pecans. Gently stir into the mix with a wooden spoon or a spatula. Pour into a loaf pan and bake for about 1 hour or until a tooth pick comes out clean from the middle.

🥡 How to store leftovers

Store any leftovers at room temperature in an airtight container.

❄️ How to freeze this banana bread

Double wrap this banana bread in either aluminum foil or plastic storage wrap (such as Clingwrap). It will be good in the freezer for three months.

To defrost place at room temperature for a few hours.

🍞 Tips for this recipe

molasses banana bread slices on a white plate with butter on them
  • Measure your molasses carefully. It is very strong and if you add too much it will overpower this quick bread.
  • Your baking time may vary I recommend checking around 55 minutes to see if yours is done.

💭 Recipe FAQs

How long do I bake this banana bread for?

You’ll want to bake this banana bread for about an hour or until a toothpick comes out clean from the middle.

What is the best molasses to bake with?

In baking, unsulfured molasses is best.

What does molasses do to baked goods?

It gives the baked goods a richer flavor.

Is molasses healthier than sugar?

Although molasses is very sweet that it has a low sugar content.

Other banana bread recipes:

  • banana bread with shortening on a wooden tray
    Banana Bread with Shortening
  • Amish Banana Bread
    Amish Banana Bread
  • banana bread slices on a metal rack and white plates
    Banana Bread in an 8×8 Pan
  • Old Fashioned Banana Bread on a serving board with a white linen
    Old Fashioned Banana Bread

If you tried this Molasses Banana Bread or any other recipe on my site, please leave a ⭐ rating and let me know how it goes in the 📝 comments below. I would love to hear from you!

Molasses Banana Bread

Molasses Banana Bread

Audrey
Molasses and banana make for a wonderful combination.
5 from 9 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 1 hour hr
Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 8 people
Calories 426 kcal

Equipment

  • Loaf pan (9 x 5 inch)

Ingredients
  

  • 3 large ripe bananas mashed with a fork
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons molasses measure carefully as it can be quite strong
  • ⅓ cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans optional

Instructions
 

  • Begin by preheating your oven to 350 degrees.
  • Next, spray a loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  • In a large mixing bowl add flour, sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  • Next gently fold in the eggs, vanilla, and bananas.
  • Add your melted butter (make sure it is cooled before so it does not scramble the eggs when mixed in).
  • Add the buttermilk and molasses and mix well with a hand mixer for about three minutes.
  • If desired add ½ cup of walnuts or pecans. Gently stir into the mix with a wooden spoon or a spatula.
  • Pour into a loaf pan and bake for 55 minutes to 1 hour or until a tooth pick comes out clean from the middle.

Notes

Nutritional information is an estimate only.
 
Store any leftovers at room temperature in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 426kcalCarbohydrates: 73gProtein: 6gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 318mgPotassium: 354mgFiber: 2gSugar: 44gVitamin A: 460IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 58mgIron: 2mg
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Comments

  1. Penny says

    October 31, 2024 at 2:05 pm

    5 stars
    Amazing! Will never make another version!

    Reply
  2. Valerie says

    September 08, 2022 at 8:17 pm

    5 stars
    It’s a keeper recipe, I added dried cranberries for my husband who wants them in everything.
    Also increased the nutmeg and cinnamon because I often find recipes go too safe on these flavours.
    Lastly, I made into muffins.

    Reply
  3. Queen says

    July 16, 2020 at 4:28 pm

    I will be making this tonight with my girl. Thanks for the receipe ?

    Reply
  4. Janeane M Davis says

    July 15, 2020 at 11:04 am

    This sounds like it will be so delicious. You can never have too many good bread recipes!

    Reply
    • Two Pink Peonies says

      July 15, 2020 at 6:57 pm

      You are right about that!

      Reply
  5. Lindsey says

    July 14, 2020 at 12:17 pm

    This looks great, will add this to my recipe box.

    Reply
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