Description
This Banana Nut Bread is moist, sweet, and filled with crunchy walnuts (or pecans) for the perfect bite every time. 🍌✨ A timeless favorite that’s easy to whip up, it makes for a comforting breakfast, snack, or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted (or use vegetable oil)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (or pecans)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven:
- Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Combine wet ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Add dry ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined—avoid overmixing.
- Incorporate nuts:
- Fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans.
- Fill the loaf pan:
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake:
- Bake for 50–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and serve:
- Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- Sweetness: Adjust the sugar based on how ripe your bananas are.
- Nut-Free Option: Omit the nuts, or substitute with chocolate chips for a sweeter treat.
- Storage: Wrap the loaf in plastic wrap or store in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or up to a week in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50–55 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Banana Nut Bread Recipe, Classic Banana Bread, Easy Banana Bread, Moist Banana Nut Loaf, Homemade Banana Bread