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Banana Nut Bread Recipe
4.9 from 306 votes

Banana Nut Bread Recipe

This Banana Nut Bread is a moist, sweet loaf where mashed ripe bananas and melted butter form the base, sweetened with both brown and granulated sugar. Ground cinnamon adds warm spice, while pecans contribute crunch and nutty flavor. Baking soda leavens the bread, creating a tender crumb that holds its shape well when sliced. It’s baked until golden brown with a nutty top, making it comforting and easy to enjoy for breakfast or a snack.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 207 kcal
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup banana mashed
  • 1/3 cup butter melted2
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg large
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour properly measured³
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2-2/3 cup pecans plus extra for sprinkling on top4, or walnuts, chopped

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350F. Grease an 8x4-inch loaf pan. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk mashed banana and melted butter together until well-combined.
  3. Whisk in sugars until incorporated.
  4. Add egg and vanilla, and whisk until well-combined.
  5. Stir in flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon until combined.
  6. Add nuts, and whisk until just incorporated.
  7. Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan, and sprinkle with additional nuts.
  8. Bake for 40-60 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. I check the bread around 35 minutes and tent with foil if it is browning too quickly.
  9. Let cool in pan for a 5-10 minutes.
  10. Remove bread to wire cooling rack, and let cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • Use 2 very ripe bananas peeled for optimal sweetness and moisture.
  • Melt butter about 80% then whisk to fully melt without overheating for best texture.
  • Properly measure flour by stirring, then lightly spoon into measuring cup and level off to avoid dense bread.
  • Finely chop nuts for sprinkling on top to avoid weighing down the loaf and affecting rise.
  • Nutritional estimates are approximate due to ingredient variations.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 207kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 30g (10%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 27mg (9%) Sodium 193mg (8%) Potassium 119mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 15g (30%) Vitamin A 190IU (4%) Vitamin C 1.7mg (2%) Calcium 18mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 207

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 207kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 30g 10%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 27mg 9%
Sodium 193mg 8%
Potassium 119mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 15g 30%
Vitamin A 190IU 4%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 2%
Calcium 18mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

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