Banana and Walnut Bread
Soft, nutty, and perfectly sweet, this banana and walnut bread is the cozy bake you’ll crave again and again!
Equipment
- 8x4-inch loaf pan
- Large mixing bowl
- Fork or potato masher
- Mixing spoon or spatula
- Measuring cups/spoons
- Wire cooling rack
Ingredients
- 350 Grams Very ripe bananas 2 to 3 medium bananas, mashed
- 76 Grams Unsalted melted
- ½ tsp Baking soda
- 1 Pinch Salt
- 150 Grams Granulated sugar reduce to 100 g for less sweetness, increase to 200 g for more
- 1 Large Egg beaten
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 205 Grams All-purpose flour plain flour
- 100 Grams Walnuts chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease or line an 8x4-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until smooth.350 Grams Very ripe bananas
- Stir in the melted butter until fully combined.76 Grams Unsalted
- Mix in the baking soda and a pinch of salt.½ tsp Baking soda, 1 Pinch Salt
- Add the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract, stirring until smooth.150 Grams Granulated sugar, 1 Large Egg, 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- Gently fold in the flour until just combined, avoid overmixing.205 Grams All-purpose flour
- Stir in the chopped walnuts, saving a few pieces to sprinkle on top if you like.100 Grams Walnuts
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 55–60 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center, it should come out clean or with a few dry crumbs. If the top is browning too quickly, cover loosely with foil.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 5–10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Tips and Tricks
- The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful the loaf.
- Toast the walnuts before adding for a deeper nutty flavor.
- For extra indulgence, add chocolate chips along with the walnuts.
- This loaf keeps well wrapped at room temperature for 2–3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Freeze in slices for an easy grab-and-go snack, just thaw or toast when ready.
Nutrition
Calories: 292kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 68mgPotassium: 201mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 241IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 1mg
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