Description
This moist and delicious banana nut bread is packed with ripe bananas and crunchy walnuts, making it the perfect treat for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
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- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
- Stir in the melted butter until well combined.
- Mix in the baking soda and salt.
- Add the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract. Stir until combined.
- Gradually add the flour, mixing until just incorporated.
- Fold in the chopped walnuts if using.
- Pour the batter into a greased 4×8 inch loaf pan.
- Bake for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the banana nut bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Make sure to use ripe bananas for the best flavor.
- You can substitute walnuts with pecans or omit them entirely if desired.
- Store banana nut bread wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 29
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 20
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