Simple Banana Nut Bread Recipe

This beloved recipe, passed down from my grandmother, transforms overripe bananas into a moist and delicious banana nut bread. Perfect for using up those soon-to-be-discarded bananas! Easily customizable – make it with or without nuts to suit your preferences. Double the recipe for a larger loaf to share! This recipe is quick and easy to follow and will give you a delicious banana bread every time.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 229.5 kcal
Protein 9g
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Ingredients for Simple Banana Nut Bread

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How to Make Simple Banana Nut Bread

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  3. In a large bowl, mash bananas until mostly smooth.
  4. Add sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract; mix well.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Stir in nuts (if using).
  8. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan. Gently tap the pan on the counter a few times to release any air bubbles.
  9. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top starts to brown too quickly, loosely tent with foil.
  10. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

11 g

Sugar

69g

Fat

8g

Carbs

12g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Simple Banana Nut Bread?

Simple Banana Nut Bread takes about 90 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 75 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Simple Banana Nut Bread?

Simple Banana Nut Bread has approximately 229.5 calories per serving, with about 9 g protein, 12 g carbohydrates and 11 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Simple Banana Nut Bread?

The key ingredients for Simple Banana Nut Bread are Crisco, Eggs, Banana, Sugar, Nuts, Flour. See the full list with measurements above.

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