Banana Walnut Bread Recipe

Indulge in the ultimate moist banana walnut bread! This easy recipe delivers a deliciously tender crumb and irresistible walnut crunch. Perfect warm from the oven or enjoyed cold a few days later (if it lasts that long!). Prepare to be amazed by its simple yet spectacular flavor.

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 60 mins

Calories 252.9 kcal

Protein 7g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Banana Walnut Bread

½ cup milk
1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 ripe bananas
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup chopped walnuts
cinnamon for sprinkling

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How to Make Banana Walnut Bread

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter and 1 ½ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and ½ cup milk.
In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Mash 3 ripe bananas with a fork until coarsely mashed. Stir in the mashed bananas and 1 cup chopped walnuts.
Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
Sprinkle the top generously with cinnamon.
Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Start checking at 50 minutes.
Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.