This Banana Nut Bread is the ultimate go-to for overripe bananas — incredibly moist, rich in banana flavor, and loaded with toasted nuts for the perfect crunch. Whether it’s for breakfast, snack time, or dessert, one slice will never be enough!
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🔥 Bake Time: 55–60 minutes
⏱ Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
👨👩👧👦 Servings: 10 slices
🔥 Calories per Serving: ~280 kcal
🛒 Ingredients
- 🍌 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 🧈 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 🍬 3/4 cup brown sugar (or white sugar)
- 🥚 2 eggs
- 🌿 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 🌾 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 🧂 1 tsp baking soda
- 🧂 1/2 tsp salt
- 🌰 3/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, toasted
- 🥛 Optional: 2 tbsp milk for extra moisture
- 🌰 Optional topping: extra nuts or a sprinkle of sugar
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Mash & Mix Wet Ingredients
In a large bowl, mash bananas. Add melted butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla, and milk (if using). Stir until smooth.
3️⃣ Add Dry Ingredients
Stir in flour, baking soda, and salt just until combined — don’t overmix.
4️⃣ Fold in the Nuts
Add the chopped nuts and gently fold them into the batter.
5️⃣ Bake
Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle extra nuts or sugar on top if desired. Bake for 55–60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
6️⃣ Cool & Slice
Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely before slicing.
💖 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- So moist and flavorful, it stays fresh for days!
- Made in one bowl — minimal mess 🙌
- Toasted nuts = unbeatable crunch and warmth 🌰
- A cozy classic everyone adores 💛
💡 Helpful Tips
- Overripe bananas = extra sweet and flavorful 🍌
- For a bakery-style top, slice a banana lengthwise and place on top before baking
- Store tightly wrapped at room temp for up to 4 days, or freeze slices individually for grab-and-go snacks!
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