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banana nut bread recipe

banana nut bread recipe

Banana nut bread that's moist, fragrant, and studded with walnuts. A timeless loaf perfect for breakfast, tea time, or a cozy afternoon snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Bread
Cuisine American
Servings 12 slices
Calories 210 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x5 inch loaf pan

Ingredients
  

  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/3 cup melted unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, and salt.
  • In another bowl, whisk the mashed bananas with the melted butter, then beat in the sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
  • Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients just until moistened; fold in the walnuts.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  • Cool in the pan on a rack for 10 minutes, then unmold and cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Feel free to swap walnuts with pecans or stir in chocolate chips for a different texture. Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moistness.
Store the cooled loaf in an airtight container at room temperature for several days, or freeze slices for longer storage.

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 4gFat: 9.5gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 120mgPotassium: 110mgFiber: 2gSugar: 14gCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.8mg
Keyword Banana, Nuts, Snack
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