Banana Nut Bread Recipe
Try this easy and delicious banana nut bread recipe! Moist, flavorful, and perfect for breakfast or a snack. Get the best banana nut bread today!
Ingredients
- 2 cups 240 g all-purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup 198 g granulated sugar
- ½ cup 99 g vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 medium ripe bananas mashed (1⅓ cups or 303 g)
- 1 cup 113 g coarsely chopped walnuts
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Set to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease two 8x4-inch loaf pans or line with parchment paper.
Prepare Dry Ingredients
- In a medium bowl, whisk together:
- Flour
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Set aside.
Mix Wet Ingredients
- In a large bowl, whisk together:
- Sugar
- Oil
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
Add Bananas
- Mash bananas until smooth and stir into the wet mixture.
Combine Wet & Dry Ingredients
- Gently fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture. Do not overmix.
Add Walnuts
- Stir in chopped walnuts (or preferred add-ins like chocolate chips).
Pour into Loaf Pans
- Divide batter evenly between the two prepared pans.
Bake
- Bake for 35-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- If browning too quickly, cover loosely with foil for the last 10 minutes.
Cool & Serve
- Let cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing.
Pro Tips
- ✅ Use overripe bananas for better flavor and moisture.
- ✅ Don’t overmix the batter to keep the bread soft.
- ✅ Swap walnuts for pecans, almonds, or chocolate chips for variety.
- ✅ Store at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
Notes
Nutrition Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Total Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
- Sodium: 210mg
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 22g
- Protein: 5g