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Banana Bread Recipe With Nuts

A classic banana bread recipe that combines overripe bananas with nuts for a moist and flavorful treat. Perfect for breakfast or as a snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 3 ripe bananas mashed
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • Pinch of salt
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts walnuts or pecans

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Loaf pan
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Rubber spatula
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease your loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray.
  3. In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
  4. Add the melted butter to the mashed bananas and stir until combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the baking soda, salt, and flour.
  6. Stir in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract into the banana mixture.
  7. Add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture and mix until just combined.
  8. Gently fold in the chopped nuts until evenly distributed.
  9. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  10. Bake for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Notes

Optional: For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the batter.