Description
Classic banana bread with walnuts is a beloved treat that combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the rich, nutty flavor of walnuts, resulting in a moist, flavorful loaf perfect for any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas: About 1 1/2 cups 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 walnuts, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mash the ripe bananas in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- Sprinkle baking soda and salt over the banana mixture and mix gently.
- Add sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract to the banana mixture and stir until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped walnuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 60-65 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for the best sweetness and flavor.
- Store leftover banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
- Freeze banana bread tightly wrapped for up to three months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: banana bread, walnuts, baking, dessert, snack