Description

Turn your ripe bananas into pure comfort with this moist and delicious Banana Nut Bread. Perfectly sweet, delightfully soft, and filled with crunchy toasted nuts, it’s a quick breakfast, easy snack, and a cozy dessert all in one. Whether you’re hunting for breakfast ideas, dinner ideas, or simply a timeless easy recipe, this banana bread is your go-to. It’s also freezer-friendly, ideal for meal prep, and totally beginner-friendly — no mixer needed!

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

3/4 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs, room temperature

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

3 very ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/4 cups)

1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt

3/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

(optional) extra chopped nuts for topping

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and optionally line with parchment paper.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.

3. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes).

4. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.

5. Mix in mashed bananas and sour cream until well combined.

6. Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined—don’t overmix.

7. Fold in chopped nuts gently using a spatula.

8. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle extra nuts if desired.

9. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

10. Cool in pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Always use overripe bananas with blackened skins for the richest flavor.

Toast the nuts beforehand to intensify their nuttiness and aroma.

Let the bread cool fully before slicing to avoid crumbling.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 280
Sugar: 17g
Sodium: 220mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 50mg

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