Classic Banana Bread Walnuts (Printable Version)

Moist banana loaf with walnuts for a flavorful breakfast or snack. Easy to prepare and deliciously nutty.

# Ingredient List:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 3 ripe bananas, mashed
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
04 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
05 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Dry Ingredients

07 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
08 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
09 - 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
10 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

→ Nuts

11 - 1 cup walnuts, roughly chopped

# How to Make:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk mashed bananas, eggs, melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
03 - In a separate bowl, combine all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
04 - Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
05 - Fold in chopped walnuts, reserving a few for topping if desired.
06 - Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle reserved walnuts over the batter.
07 - Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
08 - Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Easy and quick to prepare
  • Perfect balance of sweetness and texture with walnuts
02 -
  • Adding sour cream or Greek yogurt increases moisture.
  • Walnuts can be swapped for pecans or omitted for nut-free version.
03 -
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender.
  • Use ripe bananas for best flavor and sweetness.
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