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Dorothy Thomas

Banana Nut Bread Recipe

A moist, flavorful, and easy-to-make Banana Nut Bread loaded with ripe bananas, crunchy walnuts, and warm spices. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

  • 3 medium (about 1.5 cups) Ripe bananas (mashed)
  • 1 ½ cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp Baking soda
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup (1 stick) Unsalted butter (melted)
  • ¾ cup Granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup Brown sugar
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • ½ cup Chopped walnuts

Equipment

  • 9x5-inch loaf pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk or spatula
  • Measuring cups/spoons
  • Fork or potato masher (for bananas)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
  4. In another bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
  5. In a large bowl, mix melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
  6. Add eggs and vanilla extract, whisking until smooth.
  7. Stir in mashed bananas.
  8. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  9. Gently stir in chopped walnuts.
  10. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  11. Bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  12. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  13. Slice and enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Ripe Bananas: The darker the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful the bread.
  • Nut Variations: Substitute walnuts with pecans or omit for nut-free bread.
  • Storage: Keep in an airtight container for 3 days at room temp or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
  • Freezing: Wrap tightly and freeze for up to 3 months.