Description
Homemade banana nut bread brings warm comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen, promising delectable slices packed with rich nutty flavor. Moist crumbs and sweet banana essence invite you to savor each delightful bite of this classic comfort classic.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 crushed ripe bananas
- 1 1/2 cups (192 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) butter
- 1 cup (200 grams) sugar
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) nuts (walnuts or pecans)
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Mash ripe bananas thoroughly, creating a smooth, consistent pulp with minimal lumps.
- Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, incorporating eggs one at a time to ensure smooth integration.
- Sift flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl to eliminate potential lumps and ensure even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into the creamy banana mixture, stirring just until combined to prevent overmixing.
- Stir in vanilla extract and chopped nuts, distributing evenly throughout the batter.
- Prepare loaf pan by generously greasing and dusting with flour to prevent sticking.
- Transfer batter into prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula for even baking.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and position rack in the center for consistent heat distribution.
- Bake standard loaf for approximately 55-65 minutes, or mini loaves for 35-45 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick inserted in the center.
- Remove from oven and allow bread to cool in pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and serve at room temperature, enjoying the moist texture and nutty flavor.
Notes
- Overripe bananas create the most flavorful and moist banana bread, so save those brown bananas instead of throwing them away.
- Toast the nuts before adding them to enhance their rich, nutty flavor and add a delightful crunch to the bread.
- Reduce sugar content by substituting some with honey or maple syrup for a healthier version that still maintains sweetness.
- Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should come out clean with just a few moist crumbs to ensure a perfectly baked loaf.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 202
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 93 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1.2 g
- Protein: 2.4 g
- Cholesterol: 33 mg