BEST Banana Nut Bread Recipe

 the Best Banana Nut Bread, featuring a golden brown crust and a moist, nut-filled interior

Best Banana Nut Bread Recipe 🍌🌰

✔️ Prep Time: 10 minutes
✔️ Cook Time: 55-60 minutes
✔️ Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
✔️ Servings: 1 loaf (10-12 slices)
✔️ Category: Dessert, Breakfast
✔️ Cuisine: American

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This easy banana nut bread is moist, flavorful, and packed with crunchy nuts! A perfect way to use ripe bananas for a delicious homemade treat.


Ingredients

  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp cinnamon (optional, for extra warmth)
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Instructions

1. Preheat & Prepare

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

2. Mix Wet Ingredients

  • In a large bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.

3. Combine Dry Ingredients

  • In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using).

4. Mix & Add Nuts

  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, stirring until just combined.
  • Fold in chopped walnuts or pecans.

5. Bake

  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

6. Cool & Serve

  • Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Slice and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts (Per Slice - 12 Servings)

  • Calories: 210
  • Fat: 9g
  • Carbs: 30g
  • Protein: 4g

Tools Needed to Make This Recipe

✔️ Mixing bowls – For wet and dry ingredients.
✔️ Whisk or spatula – To mix the batter smoothly.
✔️ Measuring cups & spoons – For accurate ingredient portions.
✔️ Loaf pan (9x5-inch) – To bake the banana bread.
✔️ Toothpick – To check doneness.
✔️ Wire rack – To cool the bread properly.


Tips & Variations:

✅ Add chocolate chips for a sweeter twist.
✅ Use almonds or macadamia nuts instead of walnuts.
✅ Swap half the flour for whole wheat flour for extra fiber.

Enjoy your homemade banana nut bread! 🍌🌰



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