Easy Banana Nut Bread Recipe

Key Info:

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 60 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Servings: 10-12 slices

Difficulty: Easy

Diet: Vegetarian

Equipment Needed:

• Large mixing bowl
• Medium mixing bowl
• 9×5 inch loaf pan
• Whisk
• Measuring cups/spoons
• Wire cooling rack

Ingredients:

• 3-4 very ripe bananas (about 1.5 cups), mashed
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• Optional: 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Pro Banana Bread Tips:

• Use bananas that are super ripe (nearly black)
• Don’t overmix the batter
• Check doneness with toothpick test
• Let bread cool completely before slicing

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease loaf pan.
2. In medium bowl, mix dry ingredients:
   • Flour
   • Baking soda
   • Salt
   • Cinnamon (if using)
3. In large bowl, mash bananas until smooth. Add:
   • Sugar
   • Eggs
   • Oil
   • Vanilla

   Whisk until combined

4. Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture. Do not overmix
5. Fold in chopped walnuts.
6. Pour batter into prepared pan. Smooth top.
7. Bake 45-60 minutes until:
   • Golden brown
   • Toothpick comes out clean
   • Internal temp reaches 200°F
8. Cool in pan 10 minutes
9. Transfer to wire rack to cool completely

Storage:

• Room temperature: 4-5 days
• Refrigerator: 1 week
• Freezer: 2-3 months (wrap tightly)

Variations:

• Gluten-free: Use 1:1 baking flour
• Dairy-free: Substitute oil for butter
• Less sugar: Reduce to 3/4 cup
• Add-ins: Chocolate chips, coconut, seeds

Common Mistakes:

• Using unripe bananas
• Overmixing batter
• Opening oven too frequently
• Not checking for doneness

Nutrition (per slice):

• Calories: 280
• Protein: 4g
• Fat: 15g
• Carbs: 35g
• Fiber: 2g

Enjoy your homemade banana nut bread!