Banana Nut Bread Recipe
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4.9
Banana Nut Bread Recipe
Description
Banana Nut Bread Recipe uses a combination of mashed ripe bananas and unsweetened applesauce to keep the loaf moist without excess oil. Light brown sugar and softened butter provide sweetness and richness, while the inclusion of just egg whites results in a lighter texture. The batter is mixed gently to retain some chunkiness and to avoid overworking gluten. Chopped walnuts give the bread added texture and a nutty flavor throughout. The bread is baked in two 8x5 inch loaf pans at 350°F for just under an hour until a toothpick comes out clean. Cooling the loaves before slicing helps them set properly.
This bread works well as a grab-and-go snack or a simple breakfast alongside coffee or tea. The nut and banana flavors balance sweetness but do not overpower. The included vanilla extract adds subtle aroma notes. Because the recipe makes two loaves, you can save one for later or share.
To make one loaf, simply halve the ingredient amounts. Letting the bread cool completely before slicing keeps crumbs minimal. This recipe uses common pantry ingredients and takes advantage of overripe bananas. The batter uses only the egg whites instead of whole eggs, slightly lowering fat and cholesterol.
Ingredients
- 7 medium banana 22 oz or 2 2/3 cup total, mashed chunky with fork, ripe
- 1/2 cup applesauce 4 oz, unsweetened
- 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 13.5 ounces, unbleached
- 1-1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 4 tbsp butter ((2 oz) softened)
- 1 cup light brown sugar ((6 1/2 oz) )
- 4 large egg white
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 oz walnuts 3/4 cup, chopped
- baking spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease two 8x5 inch loaf pans with baking spray.
- In a medium bowl, combine the dry ingredients; flour, baking soda and salt with a wire whisk. Set aside.
- In a large bowl cream butter and sugar with an electric mixer or stand mixer. Add egg whites, apple sauce and vanilla, and beat at medium speed until thick. Scrape down sides of the bowl.
- Add 1/3 of the dry ingredients and blend at low speed until combined, add another 1/3 of the dry ingredients and blend at low speed, add remaining 1/3 of dry ingredients and the mashed bananas and blend at low speed until batter is combined. Do not over mix. Stir in the walnuts.
- Pour the batter into loaf pans and bake on the center rack for 50 to 52 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the pan cool at least 20 minutes, bread should be room temperature before slicing. Makes 2 loaves.
Notes
- This recipe yields two loaves; halve for a single loaf.
- Use ripe bananas and mash them with a fork for texture.
- Allow the bread to cool to room temperature before slicing to prevent crumbling.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 26slices (makes 2 loaves)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 104 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 104kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 19.5g | 7% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 3% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 100mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 10.5g | 21% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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