Delicious Banana Nut Bread Recipe
Indulge in the warm, comforting aroma of freshly baked banana nut bread. This easy-to-make recipe combines ripe bananas with crunchy walnuts for a delightful treat perfect for breakfast or snack time. Each slice is moist, flavorful, and can be enjoyed fresh out of the oven or toasted with butter for an extra touch of comfort.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 ripe bananas (speckled brown)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (toasted if desired)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Mix in the melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing gently to avoid overmixing.
- Fold in the chopped nuts.
- Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan and bake for about 60 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before slicing and serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg