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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!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
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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