The Best and Easiest Banana Nut Bread
Discover the ultimate comfort in every slice with *The Best and Easiest Banana Nut Bread*! This foolproof recipe combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the rich nuttiness of chopped walnuts for a moist, flavorful loaf that's perfect for breakfast, snacking, or dessert. With just 10 minutes of prep time, you’ll have a tender, golden-brown bread bursting with warm, cozy flavors of vanilla and a touch of caramel from the brown sugar. The easy-to-follow method ensures success every time, while the balance of simple pantry staples guarantees a bakery-style treat with minimal effort. Serve it warm out of the oven or toasted and slathered with butter for an irresistible bite that feels like home. Perfect for busy mornings or lazy weekends, this banana nut bread is sure to be your new go-to recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 large ripe bananas
- 0.3333 cup unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup brown 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 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 using a fork or potato masher until smooth.
Melt the butter in a microwave or over low heat on the stove, and then stir it into the mashed bananas.
Add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract to the bowl. Mix until fully combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
Slowly fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, being careful not to overmix. Stir until just combined.
Gently fold in the chopped walnuts, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Bake for 50–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice and serve as is, or with a dab of butter for an extra indulgent treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2283 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 78.6 g | 101% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.4 g | 122% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 269 mg | 90% | |
| Sodium | 1942 mg | 84% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 374.9 g | 136% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.5 g | 70% | |
| Total Sugars | 188.2 g | ||
| Protein | 39.4 g | 79% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 151 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 12.0 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 2030 mg | 43% | |
*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.
