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Banana Nut Bread
5 from 6 votes

Banana Nut Bread

Delicious banana nut bread. Yum.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
50 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 316 kcal
Course: Brunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 5½ tablespoon butter room temp, unsalted
  • ⅔ cup sugar
  • 1⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 large egg lightly beaten
  • 1 cup banana ripe, mashed (about 2
  • ½ cup pecans chopped
  • ½ cup maraschino cherries diced, optional

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and butter a 9"x5" loaf pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar on high for a couple of minutes.
  3. In a separate large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder.
  4. Beat the flour mixture into the butter/sugar cream mixture.
  5. Slowly beat in the eggs.
  6. Fold in the bananas, pecans, and cherries.
  7. Pour into prepared loaf oven.
  8. Bake in the oven for 45 to 60 minutes. Test with a toothpick. After inserting, it should come out clean. That's when it's done.
  9. Cool slightly on a rack. Remove from pan and slice. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • See the video near the top of the blog post for visual guidance.  If you liked the video, please subscribe to our YouTube channel. 
  • This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled.  
  • Wrap the bread in plastic wrap or foil.  It can stay on the counter for up to 5 to 6 days and will keep in the refrigerator for 7 to 10 days.  The bread freezes beautifully for up to 2 months. 
  • Slices can be reheated in the microwave on HIGH for just a few seconds.  

Nutrition Information

Calories 316kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 44g (15%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat -17g (-85%) Cholesterol 67mg (22%) Sodium 317mg (13%) Potassium 147mg (3%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 25g (50%) Vitamin A 330IU (7%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 31mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 316

% Daily Value*

Calories 316kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 44g 15%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat -17g -85%
Cholesterol 67mg 22%
Sodium 317mg 13%
Potassium 147mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 25g 50%
Vitamin A 330IU 7%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 31mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.