Irresistibly Moist Banana Nut Bread with Toasted Walnuts
This Banana Nut Bread combines ripe bananas, toasted walnuts, and warm cinnamon into a deliciously moist treat.
Equipment
- - Loaf pan
- - Skillet
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
Ingredients
For the Batter
- 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour Provides structure
- 1 tsp Baking Soda Leavening agent
- 1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon Enhances flavor
- 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt Balances sweetness
- 2 Large Eggs Adds moisture
- 3/4 cup Dark Brown Sugar Provides sweetness
- 6 Tbsp Unsalted Butter Melted and cooled
- 2 cups Mashed Ripe Bananas Approx. 4 large bananas
- 2 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor
- 1 cup Raw Unsalted Walnuts To be toasted
- Cooking Spray For greasing the pan
For the Topping
- Reserved Raw Walnuts Coarsely chopped for topping
Instructions
How to Make Banana Nut Bread
- Toast half of the raw walnuts in a skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, then coarsely chop.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and kosher salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, dark brown sugar, and mashed ripe bananas until smooth.
- Fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture until just combined, then fold in the toasted walnuts.
- Pour the batter into the loaf pan and scatter reserved walnuts on top. Bake for 55-65 minutes.
- Cool the bread in the pan for 10 minutes, then cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
Serve warm with butter for a delightful treat. Customize with your choice of nuts or add chocolate chips.