Banana Bread Walnuts
Delight in the cozy, homemade comfort of Banana Bread with Walnuts—a moist and tender loaf that’s bursting with natural sweetness from ripe bananas and a rich nuttiness from crunchy chopped walnuts. This easy-to-follow recipe combines pantry staples with a simple preparation process, making it perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers alike. The addition of melted butter and a hint of vanilla extract elevates the flavor, while the walnuts provide a satisfying texture in every bite. Ready in just over an hour and yielding eight hearty slices, this banana bread is ideal for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert. Serve it warm with a pat of butter or enjoy it straight from the cooling rack—either way, it’s a delightful treat that never fails to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pieces ripe bananas
- 0.333 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup walnuts, chopped
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick cooking spray.
Peel the ripe bananas and mash them in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
Add the melted butter to the mashed bananas and mix well to combine.
Stir in the granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet banana mixture, mixing gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Fold in the chopped walnuts evenly throughout the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it out evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the banana bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
Transfer the loaf to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
332 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.0 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.9 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 45 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 228 mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.8 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.5 g | ||
| Protein | 5.0 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 16 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 220 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.
