Delight in the cozy, homemade comfort of Banana Bread with Walnuts—a moist and tender loaf that’s bursting with natural sweetness from ripe bananas and a rich nuttiness from crunchy chopped walnuts. This easy-to-follow recipe combines pantry staples with a simple preparation process, making it perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers alike. The addition of melted butter and a hint of vanilla extract elevates the flavor, while the walnuts provide a satisfying texture in every bite. Ready in just over an hour and yielding eight hearty slices, this banana bread is ideal for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert. Serve it warm with a pat of butter or enjoy it straight from the cooling rack—either way, it’s a delightful treat that never fails to impress.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick cooking spray.
Peel the ripe bananas and mash them in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
Add the melted butter to the mashed bananas and mix well to combine.
Stir in the granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet banana mixture, mixing gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Fold in the chopped walnuts evenly throughout the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it out evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the banana bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
Transfer the loaf to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Serving size | 889.1 grams (889.1g) |
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Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
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Calories | 2618 |
Total Fat 114.40g | 147% |
Saturated Fat 47.10g | 236% |
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.00g | |
Cholesterol 392mg | 131% |
Sodium 1970mg | 86% |
Total Carbohydrate 377.50g | 137% |
Dietary Fiber 18.20g | 65% |
Total Sugars 196.30g | |
Protein 39.80g | 80% |
Vitamin D 54IU | 269% |
Calcium 126mg | 10% |
Iron 12mg | 68% |
Potassium 1805mg | 38% |
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