Banana Nut Bread Recipe

Banana nut bread is a classic comfort food that fills your kitchen with a heavenly aroma as it bakes. Made with ripe bananas and your favorite nuts, this recipe strikes the perfect balance of moist texture and nutty crunch. Ideal for using up overripe bananas, it’s a treat everyone will love!

Equipment:

• Mixing bowls
• Whisk
• Loaf pan (9×5 inches)
• Spatula
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Cooling rack

Ingredients:

• 2–3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
• ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. Prepare the Wet Ingredients:
   • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
3. Mix the Dry Ingredients:
   • In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
   • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
5. Add the Nuts:
   • Gently fold in the chopped nuts.
6. Bake:
   • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Cool:
   • Let the banana nut bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Presentation Ideas:

• Slice and serve with a smear of butter or cream cheese for added richness.
• Pair with a cup of coffee or tea for a comforting breakfast or snack.

Tips:

• Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for maximum sweetness and flavor.
• Substitute walnuts with pecans, almonds, or even chocolate chips for variation.
• Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for a week.

This Banana Nut Bread is the ultimate go-to recipe for transforming overripe bananas into a delightful treat. With its moist crumb and nutty flavor, it’s a hit at breakfast, teatime, or whenever you crave something comforting and delicious. Give it a try and watch it disappear in no time!

Banana Nut Bread Recipe

Whip up this moist and flavorful Banana Nut Bread, loaded with ripe bananas and crunchy nuts. Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert!

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Equipment

• Mixing bowls
• Whisk
• Loaf pan (9x5 inches)
• Spatula
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Cooling rack

Ingredients

  

• 2 –3 ripe bananas mashed (about 1 cup)
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup unsalted butter melted
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
• ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Instructions

 

• Preheat the Oven:
• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
• Prepare the Wet Ingredients:
• In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
• Mix the Dry Ingredients:
• In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
• Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
• Add the Nuts:
• Gently fold in the chopped nuts.
• Bake:
• Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Cool:
• Let the banana nut bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a cooling rack to cool completely.