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banana nut bread

The Best Banana Nut Bread for Cozy Mornings

Soft, moist banana nut bread with warm cinnamon, nutmeg, and crunchy walnuts. Perfect for breakfast or a comforting snack.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Servings: 12
Course: Breads, Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • cups all purpose flour
  • teaspoon nutmeg
  • teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • cups mashed banana about 3 or 4 very ripe bananas
  • 6 tablespoons butter melted and cooled
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, nutmeg, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, melted butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
  4. Add the dry ingredients into the banana mixture and stir just until combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Fold in the chopped walnuts.
  6. Pour the batter into your prepared pan and smooth the top.
  7. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the loaf cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a cooling rack.