Easy Banana Nut Bread
Moist, flavorful, and delightfully simple to make, this Easy Banana Nut Bread is the perfect recipe for beginners and seasoned bakers alike. Packed with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas and the nutty crunch of chopped walnuts (or pecans), this classic bread comes together in just 15 minutes of prep time. A touch of vanilla extract and melted butter ensures every bite is rich, tender, and bursting with comforting flavors. Baked to golden perfection in under an hour, this quick bread is ideal for breakfast, snack time, or even dessert. Whether served warm with a pat of butter or stored for later, this crowd-pleasing banana bread is a must-try for anyone looking to make the most of overripe bananas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 large Ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.75 cup Chopped walnuts (or pecans)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and lightly dust it with flour or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas thoroughly until smooth. Add the melted butter and stir to combine.
Mix in the sugar, beaten eggs, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender.
Fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 60–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the loaf pan from the oven and allow the banana nut bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Slice, serve, and enjoy! Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for longer freshness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3604 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 168.9 g | 217% | |
| Saturated Fat | 69.1 g | 345% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 630 mg | 210% | |
| Sodium | 2597 mg | 113% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 489.0 g | 178% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.0 g | 82% | |
| Total Sugars | 255.3 g | ||
| Protein | 57.9 g | 116% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 194 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 16.4 mg | 91% | |
| Potassium | 2266 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.
