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Banana Nut Bread

Irresistible Banana Nut Bread That Everyone Will Love

This delicious Banana Nut Bread is a cherished family favorite, perfectly balancing sweetness and crunch.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 3 large Ripe Bananas Very ripe bananas preferred for best flavor
  • 2 large Eggs Room temperature for easy mixing
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Brown sugar can be used for deeper flavor
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Melted for smooth mixing
  • 1/2 cup Milk Can substitute with almond or oat milk
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Optional for added flavor depth
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Ensure it’s fresh for best results
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness
For the Nuts
  • 1 cup Chopped Walnuts Substitute with pecans or omit for nut-free

Equipment

  • 9x5 inch loaf pan
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. Mash the ripe bananas until smooth, aiming for about 1 to 1.5 cups of mashed bananas.
  3. Combine the mashed bananas with the room temperature eggs, granulated sugar, melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, gently stirring until just combined.
  6. Fold in the chopped walnuts into the batter.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes.
  8. Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Avoid overmixing to prevent dense bread. Use ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and check the freshness of baking soda.

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