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Banana Nut Bread: Easy Recipe with Expert Tips!

A simple and delicious banana nut bread recipe that's perfect for using up ripe bananas. This moist and flavorful bread is easy to make and can be customized with your favorite nuts or add-ins.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

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

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 4x8-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth. Stir in the melted butter.
  3. Mix in the baking soda and salt.
  4. Add the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
  5. Stir in the flour until just incorporated. If using, fold in the chopped walnuts.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  7. Bake for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14g

Notes

  • For a healthier version, substitute half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour.
  • Add chocolate chips or dried fruit for a sweet twist.

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