Easy Banana Nut Bread Recipe (Moist & Delicious)

Banana nut bread is a beloved classic in many households, and for good reason. It’s a delicious way to use up overripe bananas and comes together quickly with ingredients you likely already have in your kitchen. Moist, rich, and perfectly sweet with a hint of crunch from chopped walnuts, this bread is perfect for breakfast, snacking, or even dessert. Whether you enjoy it warm with butter, toasted with a cup of coffee, or on its own, banana nut bread always delivers comfort and flavor. It’s a forgiving recipe that can be easily customized, making it ideal for both beginner and experienced bakers.

Ingredients Of Banana Nut Bread Recipe

Step By Step Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

Prepare the Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Add eggs, oil (or melted butter), sugar, and vanilla extract. Whisk together until well combined.

Add the Dry Ingredients: Add flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using) to the banana mixture. Stir until just combined—do not overmix.

Fold in the Nuts: Gently fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans. You can also reserve a few to sprinkle on top before baking.

Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Cool: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

How to Serve?

• Warm with a pat of butter or cream cheese
• Toasted with honey or nut butter
• Sliced and served with a cup of coffee or tea
• As a sweet addition to brunch spreads
• Topped with whipped cream for a light dessert

Tips & Variations

Nutrition

1. Calories: 235
2. Carbohydrates: 30g
3. Protein: 3g
4. Fat: 12g
5. Saturated Fat: 2g
6. Sugar: 14g
7. Fiber: 2g
8. Sodium: 180mg

Recipe Card

Easy Banana Nut Bread Recipe (Moist & Delicious)

Recipe by Rachael rayCourse: Banana Bread Recipe

Servings

8–10

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking time

55

minutes

Calories

235

kcal

This classic banana nut bread is the perfect blend of sweet, ripe bananas and crunchy walnuts. Moist, flavorful, and easy to make, it’s a comforting treat that works as a breakfast, snack, or dessert. With simple ingredients and a foolproof method, this banana bread will quickly become a staple in your kitchen.

Ingredients

• 3 ripe bananas, mashed

• 2 large eggs

• ½ cup vegetable oil or melted butter

• ¾ cup granulated sugar or brown sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp salt

• 1 tsp cinnamon (optional)

• ¾ cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Directions

• Preheat the Oven
  Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
• Prepare the Wet Ingredients
  In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Add eggs, oil (or melted butter), sugar, and vanilla extract. Whisk together until well combined.
• Add the Dry Ingredients
  Add flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using) to the banana mixture. Stir until just combined—do not overmix.
• Fold in the Nuts
  Gently fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans. You can also reserve a few to sprinkle on top before baking.
• Bake
  Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Cool
  Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

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Notes

• Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
• Refrigerate for longer storage (up to 1 week).
• To freeze, wrap slices individually and place in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months.
• Let thaw at room temperature or warm gently in the toaster or microwave.

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