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    Home » Breakfast » Banana Nut Bread - Old Fashioned, Easy and Delicious!

    Published: Oct 19, 2020 · Modified: Feb 26, 2022 by Nancy · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Banana Nut Bread - Old Fashioned, Easy and Delicious!

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    This Banana Nut Bread is just right to go with your morning coffee or for a sweet treat after dinner. It has just the right balance of bananas, sweetness and nuts -- and it's so easy to make!

    Two slices of banana walnut bread on a plate, with a fork and a cup of coffee next to it.

    I was flipping through my friend's recipes when this one caught my eye -- a mid century recipe card that her Aunt Helen wrote for banana nut bread. I love to make quick breads -- they're so easy because they don't require kneading or rising; they use baking powder or baking soda for leavening rather than yeast. And they are versatile because they can be eaten for breakfast or dessert.

    • Banana Walnut Bread original handwritten recipe card
    Aunt Helen's original recipe card for banana nut bread

    Spice it Up!

    All the ingredients for banana nut bread
    Banana nut bread ingredients

    I think this recipe is delicious as it is, but you can certainly spice it up and bring in more flavors. Try adding ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon and ¼ teaspoon nutmeg with the flour, baking soda and salt. Do you want a flavor explosion? Okay, you can also add ¼ teaspoon of cloves and a teaspoon of vanilla. Now you'll have a wonderfully spicy banana nut bread! I prefer a milder taste in the summer, and a spicy bread in the fall/winter.

    Loaf of banana nut bread on a cutting board with 4 slices sliced off

    Tips For Making Banana Nut Bread

    This bread is easy to make but there are a few rules you should follow when making it:

    1. Plan ahead -- you need to use very ripe, soft bananas for this recipe. You usually don't find them terribly ripe in the grocery store, so if you're planning to make banana bread, buy your bananas a couple of days in advance and allow them to get very ripe. Or, if you find you have overly ripe bananas on accident, it's a good excuse to make banana bread!
    2. Let your butter and eggs come to room temperature before mixing. This allows for easier blending and lower baking time.
    3. Use a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan. If you use another size pan, the baking time will vary.
    • Chopped bananas in a bowl
      Slice bananas
    • Mashed Bananas
      Mash bananas
    • Butter and sugar creamed in a bowl
      Cream butter & sugar
    • Adding eggs to batter
      Mix in eggs
    • Add dry ingredients
    • Bananas added to the batter
      Add bananas
    • Batter ready to be poured into pan
      Fold in chopped walnuts

    Do you love quick breads? Also try our amazing Hollywood Monastery Pumpkin Bread recipe.

    Loaf of banana bread on cutting board, with four slices cut off of it.

    Banana Nut Bread

    Nancy Blackstone
    This Banana Nut Bread is just right to go with your morning coffee or for a sweet treat after dinner. It has just the right balance of bananas, sweetness and nuts -- and it's so easy to make!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 1 hr
    Total Time 1 hr 15 mins
    Course Breakfasts
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12 Servings
    Calories 278 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 3 very ripe large bananas
    • 1 tablespoon milk
    • 1 cup sugar
    • 8 tablespoons butter
    • 2 large eggs
    • 2 cups flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • ⅛ teaspoon salt
    • ½ cup chopped walnuts

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9" x 5" loaf pan.
    • Mash bananas with 1 tablespoon of milk in a medium bowl and set aside.
    • In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar.
    • Beat eggs, then mix in with butter and sugar.
    • Add flour, baking soda and salt to bowl, and mix just until fully combined.
    • Add in the bananas and mix until fully incorporated into the batter.
    • Fold in the chopped walnuts, then pour into greased 9 x 5" pan.
    • Bake at 350 degrees 55-60 minutes, until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. 

    Notes

    Use a 9" x 5" pan or the baking time may vary
    If you want to add spices, try adding any combination (or all) of the following to the batter: 1 teaspoon vanilla, ¼ teaspoon cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, ¼ teaspoon cloves

    Nutrition

    Calories: 278kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 51mgSodium: 195mgPotassium: 165mgFiber: 2gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword Banana Quick Bread, Banana Walnut Bread, Old fashioned banana bread, Quick breads, Spicy Banana Nut Bread
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    Hi, I'm Nancy! Welcome to Flourchild where I share classic mid-century recipes from the 1940's - 1970's. I feature many vintage handwritten recipes, and provide modern shortcuts and a variety of healthy and special diet-friendly versions whenever possible. Join me in exploring the delicious flavors and from-scratch cooking techniques of our past!

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