Grandma's Banana Nut Bread
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Grandma's Banana Nut Bread
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My grandma's recipe for banana nut bread - a classic banana bread recipe packed full of mashed bananas and chopped walnuts. A family favorite!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons baking soda
- Pinch salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 medium ripe bananas mashed (about 1⅓ cups or 303 grams)
- 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease two 8x4-inch loaf pans; set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt; set aside. In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Add the bananas and stir gently to combine. Add the flour mixture and stir until completely blended. Using a rubber spatula, fold in the walnuts.
- Divide the mixture into the two loaf pans. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until a thin knife inserted into the center comes out clean. If the loaves begin to get too dark before they are done in the middle, cover with foil. Allow to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely. The bread can be stored, wrapped tightly in plastic wrap, at room temperature for up to 5 days. To freeze, wrap in plastic wrap then in aluminum foil and freezer for up to 3 months.
Notes
- Nutritional values are based on one serving
- Loaf Pans: If you don't have two 8-inch loaf pans, add all the batter to one 9-inch loaf pan. The baking time will increase, so I recommend checking on it around 55 minutes, though it may take longer.
- Bananas: Use the ripest bananas you can find; they should be covered in brown spots. The riper the banana, the sweeter the bread, and the moister it will be.
- Nuts: Walnuts are traditionally used in banana nut bread, but almost any other nut will work. Try chopped pecans, hazelnuts, cashews, almonds, or peanuts. If you prefer, you can also omit the nuts for nut-free banana bread.
- Cinnamon: A little touch of cinnamon can add something extra if you like an extra punch of flavor. Try starting with ½ teaspoon and go from there.
- Chocolate Chips: I love adding chocolate chips to banana bread. Peanut butter, white chocolate, or butterscotch chips are also delicious options.
- Dried Fruit: Add raisins, cherries, cranberries, blueberries, or apple chunks.
- Muffins: Instead of banana nut bread, use this recipe to make banana nut bread muffins! For about 18 muffins, line a muffin pan with paper liners and fill each about ¾ full. Bake at 350 degrees for 24 to 28 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Storage: Wrap the cooled bread tightly in plastic wrap and store at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Freezing: This bread freezes exceptionally well. Wrap in plastic wrap, then tightly in foil and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator or at room temperature.
- Converting to Muffins: If you'd like to turn this banana nut bread into banana muffins, line a muffin pan with paper liners and fill each about ¾ full. You should get around 18 muffins. Bake at 350 degrees for 24 to 28 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
219kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
18mg
(6%)
Sodium
100mg
(4%)
Potassium
144mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
45IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
2.4mg
(3%)
Calcium
13mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 18servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 219 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 219kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 100mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 144mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 45IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2.4mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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