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Banana Pecan Bread

Crunchy edges and a fluffy middle!  You'll soon be wondering why you didn't make this sooner and you'll never throw a banana away again!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 450 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 Cups all purpose flour sifted
  • 3 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup butter one stick – room temp
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs beaten room temp
  • 2 bananas fully ripe, over ripe is better
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 Cup Chopped Pecans

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 325. Prepare the loaf pan with baking cooking spray such as Baker's Joy. 
  2. whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt.
  3. In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, on medium speed, cream together the butter, sugar and eggs.  Add the bananas and lemon juice till creamy. 
  4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Add the pecans last.
  5. Turn into a 1 ½ lb loaf pan that has been prepared. Bake x 60-75 minutes at 325. Remove from the oven and set on a rack to cool.  Serve warm. 

Notes

  • PRO TIP: For a great change up in this recipe, try adding a half cup of blueberries instead of nuts, a handful of chocolate chips added with the nuts or even a sprinkle of cinnamon to the final mix!
  • For this recipe, older bananas work best.  Older bananas impart more flavor. 
  • If pecans aren't your thing, its fine to substitute walnuts.  Feel free to leave the nuts out altogether. 
  • Allow the loaf to cool completely before turning it out. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 450kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 58g (19%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 71mg (24%) Sodium 265mg (11%) Potassium 399mg (11%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 29g (58%) Vitamin A 440IU (9%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 106mg (11%) Iron 2.2mg (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 450

% Daily Value*

Calories 450kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 58g 19%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 71mg 24%
Sodium 265mg 11%
Potassium 399mg 8%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 29g 58%
Vitamin A 440IU 9%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 106mg 11%
Iron 2.2mg 12%

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