Description
A moist and flavorful banana nut bread with toasted walnuts, perfect for breakfast or as an afternoon snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 3 very ripe medium bananas
- 1/3 cup melted butter (or 1/3 cup neutral oil)
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 beaten egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and toast chopped walnuts for 8–10 minutes until fragrant.
- Mash the bananas in a mixing bowl and combine with melted butter, sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Stir in most of the toasted walnuts.
- Pour the batter into a greased 9×5-inch loaf pan and top with reserved walnuts.
- Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let it cool on a rack for at least 15 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor and moisture. Toasting the walnuts enhances their aroma and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 60
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg