Description
A delightful loaf made with overripe bananas and crunchy nuts, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Ingredients
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- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1.5 cups mashed overripe bananas (about 3–4 large bananas)
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, toasted
- 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Toast the nuts in a dry skillet or oven until golden and cool them.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix the melted butter and sugar in a large bowl until combined.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, beating until smooth.
- Fold in the mashed bananas gently.
- Sift together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture without over-mixing.
- Add ¾ cup of the toasted nuts and mix in, reserving ¼ cup for topping.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the bread in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.
Notes
For added flavor, consider variations like chocolate chips or coconut. Store properly to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: banana bread, nut bread, quick bread, banana recipes, baking