Banana Nut Bread
A simple, homey banana nut bread made with ripe bananas, nuts, and a touch of cinnamon that will make your kitchen smell incredible.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 medium ripe bananas Brown all over and soft
- 2 large eggs Room temperature
- 1 cup sugar Adjust as needed
- 1/2 cup butter Melted and unsalted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Ensure quality
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour Can be substituted with whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt Pinch
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon Adding a bit enhances flavor
- 1/2 cup pecans or walnuts Toast them first for better flavor
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mash the ripe bananas until chunky.
- Whisk in the eggs, sugar, and melted butter until combined.
- In another bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the toasted nuts.
- Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan and sprinkle additional nuts on top if desired.
Baking
- Bake for about 55 minutes or until the bread is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- If it looks too wobbly, give it an additional 5 minutes.
Notes
For extra moisture, mix in a dollop of sour cream. Allow the bread to cool before slicing to prevent crumbling.