Banana Macadamia Nut Bread
Elevate your banana bread game with this irresistible Banana Macadamia Nut Bread—an indulgent twist on a classic favorite. Packed with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas, a hint of warm cinnamon, and the buttery crunch of chopped macadamia nuts, this loaf is a tropical-inspired treat perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Its moist and tender crumb is achieved with a blend of rich butter, a touch of milk, and two types of sugar for depth of flavor. Easy to prepare in just 15 minutes and baked to golden perfection in an hour, this recipe is a delicious way to turn overripe bananas into a bakery-worthy masterpiece. Serve it warm with a dollop of butter, or enjoy it plain for a naturally satisfying slice!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 large ripe bananas
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup light brown sugar
- 2 whole large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.75 cup macadamia nuts (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Set aside.
In a separate bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon in a medium bowl.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined. Do not overmix.
Stir in the milk to loosen the batter, followed by the mashed bananas. Fold in the chopped macadamia nuts.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice and enjoy your Banana Macadamia Nut Bread as is, or with a pat of butter or cream cheese spread!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3198 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 125.0 g | 160% | |
| Saturated Fat | 42.3 g | 211% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 499 mg | 166% | |
| Sodium | 2622 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 494.0 g | 180% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.9 g | 85% | |
| Total Sugars | 255.8 g | ||
| Protein | 48.7 g | 97% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.3 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 276 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 17.4 mg | 97% | |
| Potassium | 2308 mg | 49% | |
*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.
