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Banana Bread with Mayonnaise

This moist banana bread with mayonnaise is incredibly soft, rich, and easy to make. No butter or oil needed—just ripe bananas, pantry staples, and a surprising secret ingredient: mayo! It’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an anytime snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 medium bananas about 1 cup mashed
  • ½ cup mayonnaise or dressing
  • 1 egg room temperature
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup chopped pecans optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease or line an 8×4-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a bowl, mash the bananas. Stir in mayonnaise and egg until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and pecans.
  4. Add the wet mixture to the dry and stir just until combined (batter will be thick).
  5. Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 60–70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out
  6. See full steps with tips & photos → https://theboatshedcafe.com/moist-banana-bread-with-mayonnaise/

Notes

• Use ripe bananas with brown spots for best flavor and natural sweetness.
• The mayo replaces butter or oil—don’t skip it!
• Add chocolate chips or swap pecans for walnuts if you like.