Description
Experience the delightful combination of sweetness from ripe bananas and the satisfying crunch of toasted walnuts in this Moist Banana Bread. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, this recipe ensures every bite is soft and flavorful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 to 4 ripe bananas
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan with butter or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Mash the Bananas: In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth. You want about 1 to 1.5 cups of mashed bananas, which usually means 3 to 4 bananas.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Add melted butter to the mashed bananas and mix well. Then stir in the sugar, followed by the egg (or flaxseed mixture), and vanilla extract if desired.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix!
- Add Walnuts: Fold in the chopped walnuts, reserving a handful for topping if desired.
- Pour and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle the reserved walnuts on top for a beautiful finish. Bake for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Once baked, let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 60-65 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Don’t overmix to avoid a tough texture. Use overripe bananas for maximum sweetness. Check for doneness a few minutes before the suggested time, and consider adding spices like cinnamon or nutmeg for extra flavor.