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Banana Nut Bread Recipe

This isn't your grandma's banana bread (unless your grandma was a culinary genius!). Years of experimenting culminated in this unbelievably moist and flavorful banana nut bread recipe. A twist on an old country classic, this recipe delivers the ultimate comforting treat – perfectly spiced, bursting with ripe banana flavor, and studded with crunchy nuts. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 79 mins
Calories 1681 kcal
Protein 52g
Rating 3.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Banana Nut Bread

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How to Make Banana Nut Bread

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease the bottoms only of four 8.5x4.5-inch loaf pans or two 9x5x3-inch loaf pans. Alternatively, line the bottom of your pans with parchment paper.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Set aside.
  4. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Beat in 4 large eggs, one at a time, then stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla extract and 1 teaspoon banana extract.
  6. In a separate bowl, mash 3 very ripe bananas with a fork. Add the mashed bananas and 1/2 cup milk to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
  7. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just moistened. Be careful not to overmix.
  8. Stir in 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans.
  9. Divide batter evenly among prepared loaf pans.
  10. Bake for 60-75 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Baking time may vary depending on your oven and pan size.
  11. Let the bread cool in the pans for 5 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  12. Once completely cool, wrap tightly and store at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week. You can also freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

63 g

Sugar

572g

Fat

161g

Carbs

91g

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