Best Banana Bread Recipe

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1,209 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    30 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    1 hr 30 mins

  • Servings

    12 slices

  • Calories

    323 kcal

  • Course

    Bread

  • Cuisine

    International

Best Banana Bread Recipe

Best banana bread recipe with overripe bananas, walnuts and brown sugar. This recipe is so easy and can be made by hands, without a mixer.

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Ingredients

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  • 1 1/4 cups walnuts coarsely chopped
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 large overripe bananas mashed
  • 1/4 cup plain whole fat yogurt
  • 2 large eggs beaten lightly
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted, plus more for greasing
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons rum optional (Captain Morgan brand)
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch (23x12 cm) loaf pan. Add the walnuts to a rimmed baking sheet and toast in the oven until fragrant, about 5 to 10 minutes. Let cool.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, walnuts, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt. In a medium bowl, stir together the mashed bananas, yogurt, eggs, butter, and vanilla. If using, add the rum.
  3. Lightly fold the banana mixture into the dry ingredients using a rubber spatula, mixing just until combined. The batter should be thick and chunky. Scrape the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  4. Bake the banana bread until the surface is golden brown and a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean, about 55 minutes. Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Then, remove it from the loaf pan, slice, and serve warm.

Notes

  • Adapted from Cook's Illustrated.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 12slices Calories 323kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 43g (14%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 47mg (16%) Sodium 186mg (8%) Potassium 228mg (7%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 22g (44%) Vitamin A 247IU (5%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 44mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12slices

Amount Per Serving

Calories 323 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 12slices
Calories 323kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 43g 14%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 47mg 16%
Sodium 186mg 8%
Potassium 228mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 22g 44%
Vitamin A 247IU 5%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 44mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

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

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