Banana Walnut Bread
This Banana Walnut Bread recipe is a classic comfort food with a nutty twist, perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a midday snack. Made with ripe bananas and melted butter, this moist and tender loaf is lightly sweetened with granulated sugar and flavored with vanilla for a cozy homemade aroma. Chopped walnuts add a delightful crunch to every bite, balancing the bread's luscious texture. Ready in just over an hour, this easy recipe requires minimal prep time, making it perfect for beginner bakers or anyone craving a quick and satisfying treat. Bake it fresh for a wholesome way to utilize overripe bananas, and enjoy warm slices paired with a cup of coffee or tea. Ideal for family gatherings or meal prepping, this scrumptious banana walnut bread is guaranteed to become a household favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas
- 113 grams unsalted butter, melted
- 150 grams granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 190 grams all-purpose flour
- 100 grams walnuts, chopped
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
Stir the melted butter into the mashed bananas until well combined.
Mix in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the mixture and stir until well mixed.
Add the flour and stir slowly until no dry flour remains visible.
Gently fold in the chopped walnuts, making sure they are evenly distributed.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the banana walnut bread from the oven and let it 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 |
321 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.8 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.6 g | 33% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 44 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 231 mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.6 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.9 g | ||
| Protein | 4.7 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 16 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 195 mg | 4% | |
*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.
