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Best Ultimate Banana Nut Bread Recipe

A perfectly moist, flavorful, and reliable banana nut bread made with ripe bananas, crunchy walnuts, and a simple mixing method that guarantees bakery-quality results every time.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Baking
Cuisine: American
Calories: 245
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 large ripe bananas about 2 cups mashed
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×4-inch loaf pan.
  2. Mash the ripe bananas in a medium bowl.
  3. Add melted butter, sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla; mix gently.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Fold dry ingredients into banana mixture until just combined.
  6. Fold in chopped walnuts.
  7. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 60–65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
  9. Cool in pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Notes

For extra flavor, toast the walnuts before adding them. Use overripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture.