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Moist Banana Bread with Walnuts

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Banana Bread
  • 3 ripe bananas mashed
  • ½ cup melted unsalted butter
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. Mix the mashed bananas, butter, sugars, eggs, and vanilla.
  3. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  4. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. Stir in the walnuts.
  6. Pour the batter into the loaf pan and smooth the top.
  7. Bake for 55–65 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack before slicing.

Nutrition

Calories: 310kcal

Notes

  • Overripe bananas create the sweetest, most flavorful bread.
  • Toast the walnuts for extra crunch and depth of flavor.
  • Avoid overmixing to keep the loaf light and tender.
  • This banana bread tastes even better the next day as the flavors continue to develop.

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