Banana Nut Bread Recipe
A moist and tender loaf bursting with natural banana sweetness and crunchy toasted walnuts. Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or a cozy dessert, this classic banana nut bread is easy to make and endlessly adaptable. The balance of ripe bananas and toasted nuts creates a comforting, flavorful bread that everyone will love. Whether you enjoy it plain, toasted with butter, or paired with a hot cup of tea, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 1
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Oven Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 very ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour (optional)
- 1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- Mash bananas in a large bowl until smooth with some lumps remaining.
- Stir in melted butter until combined.
- Mix in sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract gently.
- Add baking soda and salt, fold in.
- Gradually fold in flours and cinnamon until just combined.
- Fold in toasted walnuts.
- Pour batter into loaf pan, smooth top.
- Bake 55-65 minutes; test with a toothpick.
- Cool in pan 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
Notes
- For extra moisture, add 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt.
- Substitute coconut oil for butter to make dairy-free.
- Adjust sugar to taste if you prefer less sweetness.
- Toast nuts to deepen flavor and crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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