Description
Warm, moist, and packed with banana flavor and crunchy walnuts, this banana nut bread is the perfect comfort bake for any time of day.
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour: 1 3/4 cups – gives structure to the bread while keeping it soft.
- Baking Soda: 1 teaspoon – helps the loaf rise beautifully.
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon – enhances all the other flavors.
- Ground Cinnamon: 1/2 teaspoon – adds warmth and depth.
- Overripe Bananas: 3 medium (about 1 1/2 cups mashed) – the star of the show—sweet, moist, and flavorful.
- Granulated Sugar: 1/2 cup – adds sweetness without overpowering the bananas.
- Brown Sugar: 1/4 cup – deepens the flavor with a hint of molasses.
- Large Eggs: 2 – binds everything together and adds richness.
- Unsalted Butter: 1/2 cup (melted) – keeps the loaf moist and tender.
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon – boosts the banana flavor and adds a subtle aroma.
- Chopped Walnuts: 3/4 cup – adds a crunchy, nutty texture.
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. In a large bowl, mash bananas and mix in sugars, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla. Stir until smooth.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined. Stir in walnuts.
- Assemble the Dish: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Cook to Perfection: Bake for 55–65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Finishing Touches: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve and Enjoy: Slice thick, serve warm or at room temperature, maybe with a pat of butter or drizzle of honey.
Notes
- Use overripe bananas for the best flavor and moisture.
- Don’t overmix the batter to keep the texture light and fluffy.
- Toast the walnuts beforehand to bring out their full flavor.