Best of Kansas Banana Walnut Bread
Discover the heartwarming charm of the **Best of Kansas Banana Walnut Bread**, a recipe that brings comfort and flavor to your table with every slice. This moist, tender loaf is packed with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas, the nutty crunch of chopped walnuts, and a hint of warm cinnamon spice. Perfectly balanced with a duo of granulated and brown sugar, this bread boasts a subtle caramel-like depth. Ready in just over an hour, it’s an easy yet impressive treat that’s ideal for breakfast, dessert, or a cozy afternoon snack. With its golden crust and bakery-style texture, this loaf is sure to become a household favorite. Whether served plain or topped with a pat of butter, this banana walnut bread is the ultimate crowd-pleaser and a delicious way to use those overripe bananas in your kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 large ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup (melted) unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (packed) brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3/4 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth and slightly lumpy. Set aside.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
Pour the wet ingredients into the mashed bananas and stir until well mixed.
In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix to keep the bread soft and tender.
Fold in the chopped walnuts until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it out evenly.
Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top starts to brown too quickly, tent it with aluminum foil.
Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Serve warm or at room temperature, and enjoy your Best of Kansas Banana Walnut Bread!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3404 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 167.6 g | 215% | |
| Saturated Fat | 65.3 g | 326% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 621 mg | 207% | |
| Sodium | 2615 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 454.2 g | 165% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.7 g | 85% | |
| Total Sugars | 238.8 g | ||
| Protein | 54.3 g | 109% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 244 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 15.2 mg | 84% | |
| Potassium | 2273 mg | 48% | |
*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.
