Banana Nut Bread

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Tender, flavorful banana but bread, an easy quick bread recipe for banana bread with toasted walnuts.

Prep Time10

Cook Time55

Total Time1 5

Course: Bread

Cuisine: American

Keyword: banana bread, banana nut bread

Servings:

Calories: 399kcal

Ingredients

3 ripe bananas mashed
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon optional, but adds warmth!
1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Instructions

Preheat & Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper. (Glass or metal pans work, but you may need to adjust cooking time based on pan)
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the mashed bananas, melted butter, and brown sugar until smooth. Stir in the eggs and vanilla extract.
Combine & Fold in Nuts: Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Fold in the chopped walnuts.
Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool & Enjoy: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

✔ Use overripe bananas – The riper, the better! They add natural sweetness and moisture.
✔ Don’t overmix – Stir until just combined to keep the bread soft and tender.
✔ Line the pan with parchment paper – This makes it easy to remove the bread.
✔ Toast the nuts – Lightly toasting the walnuts before adding them enhances their flavor.
✔ Check for doneness – Oven times may vary, so test with a toothpick around 50 minutes.

✔ If using glass pan, cook a little longer, check center for doneness.

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