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Old Fashioned Banana Nut Bread

A classic banana nut bread that is moist, flavorful, and easy to make, perfect for breakfast or snacks.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
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 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Fork or potato masher
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • 9x5-inch loaf pan
  • Oven
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mash the ripe bananas in a mixing bowl until smooth.
  3. Mix in the melted butter until combined.
  4. Sprinkle in the baking soda and salt, stirring to combine.
  5. Stir in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract until well mixed.
  6. Gently fold in the all-purpose flour until just combined.
  7. Fold in the chopped walnuts.
  8. Pour the batter into a greased 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  9. Bake for 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  10. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Notes

Wrap the bread in plastic wrap after it cools to keep it moist. Consider adding a sprinkle of cinnamon for extra flavor.