Black Walnut Banana Nut Bread

Dive into the irresistible world of Black Walnut Banana Nut Bread, a moist, flavorful loaf that brings together the comforting sweetness of ripe bananas and the bold, earthy crunch of black walnuts. Perfectly balanced with hints of vanilla and rich brown sugar, this easy-to-make recipe features simple ingredients like melted butter and milk for a tender crumb. Black walnuts take center stage, infusing every bite with their unique, robust flavor that sets this bread apart from traditional banana bread recipes. Ready in just over an hour, it’s the ideal treat for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy afternoon snack. Serve slices fresh, toasted, or topped with a generous spread of butter to elevate its nutty, aromatic profile.

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:55 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 3 pieces ripe bananas
• 0.75 cup granulated sugar
• 0.25 cup brown sugar, packed
• 0.33 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup black walnuts, chopped
• 2 tablespoons milk

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until smooth. Stir in the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and melted butter until well blended.

Step 3

Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Fold in the chopped black walnuts and milk, gently stirring until evenly distributed.

Step 7

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and gently spread it into an even layer.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 9

Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Step 10

Slice and enjoy the rich, nutty flavors of Black Walnut Banana Nut Bread either plain or with a pat of butter!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1135.8 grams (1135.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3485

Total Fat 156.70g	201%
Saturated Fat 52.30g	262%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 545mg	182%
Sodium 2844mg	124%
Total Carbohydrate 483.00g	176%
Dietary Fiber 23.80g	85%
Total Sugars 248.60g
Protein 63.00g	126%

Vitamin D 95IU	475%
Calcium 322mg	25%
Iron 18mg	101%
Potassium 2299mg	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: 39.2%

Protein: 7.0%

Carbs: 53.8%