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Banana Nut Bread

Deliciously Moist Banana Nut Bread Recipe for Perfect Baking

This Banana Nut Bread is incredibly moist and flavorful, making it a favorite for breakfast or snacks.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 192
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3-4 bananas overripe bananas (about 1 ½ cups mashed)
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cups white sugar
  • 0.5 cups brown sugar
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter (softened)
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cups chopped walnuts (toasted if desired)

Equipment

  • Loaf pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
  2. Mash the overripe bananas in a bowl until smooth.
  3. Cream together the softened butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
  5. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding in the mashed bananas and walnuts without overmixing.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Let cool before slicing and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 192kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 7g

Notes

To customize, swap walnuts for pecans or chocolate chips, and add spices like cinnamon or nutmeg.

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