Description
Banana Bread with Walnuts is a beloved treat that combines the sweetness of ripe bananas with the satisfying crunch of walnuts. This easy-to-make recipe yields a moist and flavorful loaf, perfect for breakfast or as a delightful snack any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1/3 cup melted unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (reduce to 1/2 cup for less sweetness)
- 1 large beaten egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Mix in melted butter, baking soda, salt, sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually fold in flour until just incorporated; avoid overmixing.
- Gently fold in chopped walnuts.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for ten minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg