1st Place Banana Nut Bread
Warm, moist, and irresistibly nutty, the award-winning "1st Place Banana Nut Bread" is destined to become your go-to recipe for a sweet and satisfying homemade treat. Made with ripe bananas, a hint of cinnamon, and the perfect blend of granulated and brown sugars, this bread achieves a delicate balance of sweetness with a subtle spiced undertone. The addition of sour cream (or plain yogurt) ensures a rich and tender crumb, while chunks of walnuts or pecans add a delightful crunch in every bite. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes, this easy banana nut bread recipe bakes to perfection in under an hour, filling your kitchen with a heavenly aroma. Perfect for breakfast, a midday snack, or dessert, this loaf is best served warm with a spread of butter or enjoyed as is. Ideal for banana lovers and home bakers alike, this classic recipe proves its "1st place" status with every slice! Keywords: banana nut bread, moist banana bread, easy banana bread recipe, homemade banana bread, best banana bread.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter (softened)
- 0.75 cups granulated sugar
- 0.25 cups light brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cups sour cream (or plain yogurt)
- 0.75 cups chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Mix in the mashed bananas, vanilla extract, and sour cream until fully incorporated.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in the chopped nuts with a spatula or spoon.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the pan from the oven and let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
385 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.5 g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.2 g | 41% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 69 mg | 23% | |
| Sodium | 245 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.1 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.0 g | ||
| Protein | 6.0 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 36 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 222 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
