Easy Banana Nut Bread Recipe

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4.9

42 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr 5 mins

  • Cooling Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 35 mins

  • Servings

    8

  • Calories

    281 kcal

  • Course

    Breakfast, Bread

  • Cuisine

    American

Easy Banana Nut Bread Recipe

This Easy Banana Nut Bread recipe gives us what we need right now: options and freedom. Add what you have, add what you will and swap it what you might have on hand. This banana bread bakes up a delicious crumb, that is perfectly sweet, spiced with the perfect amount of add-ins. 

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar or granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 egg large
  • 1 1/2 cups banana from 3-4 very ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 1/2 cup butter I used olive oil, melted; or neutral oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup nuts your choice and optional, chopped
  • 1/4 cup seeds (your choice and optional)
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

To Make Banana Bread

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 8x4-inch or 9x5-inch loaf pan; and set aside.I also like to put a piece of parchment that spans just the center length with its ends coming out for easy release.
  2. Place the bananas on a cutting board and mash them using a fork. I find this the easiest way to mash 'em up.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, baking soda, oil (or butter), sugar, vanilla extract, eggs and salt. Fold in the flour, until just combined, being sure not to over mix. Next, fold in nuts (if using), the seeds (if using) and chocolate chips (if using).

Add the Topping (if you like):

  1. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. If you like, you can add a sliced banana on the top, along with a sprinkling of seeds as garnish. Transfer to the oven to bake for 55 to 60 minutes, until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  2. Allow the bread to cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then invert the loaf and cool it on a cooling rack. The banana bread will stay delicious and hydrated for up to 5 days when securely wrapped in plastic wrap.
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Notes

  • Options I Used: 
  • To Freeze Banana Bread: Cool completely to room temperature. Wrap tightly in two layers of plastic wrap, label, date it and transfer to the freezer for up to 3 months.
  • Nuts: Walnuts; Seeds: Pumpkin Seeds; Oil: Olive Oil 
  • To Freeze Banana Bread: Cool completely to room temperature. Wrap tightly in two layers of plastic wrap, label, date it and transfer to the freezer for up to 3 months.
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Nutrition Information

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Calories 281kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 38g (13%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 2mg (1%) Sodium 291mg (12%) Potassium 232mg (5%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 54IU (1%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 30mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 281 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 281kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 38g 13%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 2mg 1%
Sodium 291mg 12%
Potassium 232mg 5%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 13g 26%
Vitamin A 54IU 1%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 30mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

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

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