Banana Nut Bread
Banana Nut Bread is a comforting classic that fills your home with the irresistible aroma of sweet, baked goodness. This easy recipe combines ripe bananas and crunchy nuts for a moist, flavorful loaf perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a delightful snack. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or toasted the next day, each slice offers a warm hug for your taste buds. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, you’ll be baking up memories in no time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, mash bananas until smooth but slightly chunky.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt together.
- Mix melted butter and sugar until creamy; then blend in eggs and vanilla.
- Stir in mashed bananas followed by dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in nuts and pour batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in chocolate chips or cinnamon. Store banana nut bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to four days, or freeze slices for longer storage.