Banana Macadamia Nut Bread

Elevate your banana bread game with this irresistible Banana Macadamia Nut Bread—an indulgent twist on a classic favorite. Packed with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas, a hint of warm cinnamon, and the buttery crunch of chopped macadamia nuts, this loaf is a tropical-inspired treat perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Its moist and tender crumb is achieved with a blend of rich butter, a touch of milk, and two types of sugar for depth of flavor. Easy to prepare in just 15 minutes and baked to golden perfection in an hour, this recipe is a delicious way to turn overripe bananas into a bakery-worthy masterpiece. Serve it warm with a dollop of butter, or enjoy it plain for a naturally satisfying slice!

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 3 large ripe bananas
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter
• 0.75 cup granulated sugar
• 0.25 cup light brown sugar
• 2 whole large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.75 cup macadamia nuts (chopped)
• 2 tablespoons milk

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Set aside.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

Step 4

Add the eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 5

Sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon in a medium bowl.

Step 6

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined. Do not overmix.

Step 7

Stir in the milk to loosen the batter, followed by the mashed bananas. Fold in the chopped macadamia nuts.

Step 8

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.

Step 10

Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Slice and enjoy your Banana Macadamia Nut Bread as is, or with a pat of butter or cream cheese spread!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1134.9 grams (1134.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3198

Total Fat 125.00g	160%
Saturated Fat 42.30g	211%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 499mg	166%
Sodium 2622mg	114%
Total Carbohydrate 494.00g	180%
Dietary Fiber 23.90g	85%
Total Sugars 255.80g
Protein 48.70g	97%

Vitamin D 93IU	465%
Calcium 276mg	21%
Iron 17mg	97%
Potassium 2308mg	49%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 34.1%

Protein: 5.9%

Carbs: 60.0%