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The Very Best Banana Nut Bread

This banana nut bread is moist, flavorful, and packed with crunchy nuts, making it the perfect treat for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
Wet ingredients
  • 3 ripe bananas mashed bananas about 1 1/2 cups mashed
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan.
  2. Mix dry ingredients in a bowl.
  3. In another bowl, combine mashed bananas, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla.
  4. Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in walnuts.
  5. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and bake for 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the dry ingredients.