Banana Walnut Bread
Banana walnut bread is a sweet, moist treat perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Made with ripe bananas and crunchy walnuts, it's easy to bake and delicious to enjoy any time.
Equipment
- 9x5-inch loaf pan
- Mixing Bowls
- Mixer
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs at room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter at room temperature, plus more for preparing the pan
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 medium bananas very ripe, peeled and mashed (about 1 cup)
- 1/2 cup toasted walnut pieces
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter a 9x5x3-inch loaf pan.
- Sift together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Whisk eggs and vanilla extract in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Cream butter and sugar in a mixer until light and fluffy. Gradually add egg mixture and blend well.
- Add mashed bananas and mix until fully combined.
- Fold sifted dry ingredients into wet ingredients gently until just combined.
- Fold in toasted walnuts carefully to maintain batter texture.
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and bake for about 55 minutes. Insert a toothpick into center; it should come out clean.
- Cool bread in pan for 5 minutes, then turn out onto wire rack to cool completely.
- Wrap and let rest overnight for best flavor before serving.
Notes
For variations, add chocolate chips or spices like cinnamon. You can also make muffins instead of bread.