Banana Nut Bread Recipe

Got overripe bananas? Don’t toss them! This easy banana nut bread recipe turns those mushy, spotty bananas into the best banana nut bread—super moist, packed with flavor, and loaded with crunchy walnuts. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or gifting (if you’re feeling generous).

This banana bread recipe moist every time, and it’s so simple, even a baking newbie can nail it. Let’s rescue those ripe bananas and make magic happen!

Prep Time

• 10 minutes

Cook Time

• 55-60 minutes

Servings

• 1 loaf (10 slices)

Nutrition Info (per slice)

• Calories: 220
• Fat: 9g
• Carbs: 32g
• Protein: 4g

Ingredients

• 3 overripe bananas (the spottier, the sweeter!)
• 1/3 cup melted butter (or oil)
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional but amazing)
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

How to Make Banana Nut Bread

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. Mash bananas in a bowl until smooth (a few lumps are fine—no one’s judging).
3. Mix in melted butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla until well combined.
4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
5. Gently fold dry ingredients into wet batter—don’t overmix!
6. Stir in nuts, reserving a few for topping if desired.
7. Pour batter into pan and sprinkle extra nuts on top.
8. Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
9. Cool for 10 minutes before slicing (if you can wait that long).

Tips for the Best Banana Bread

✅ Super moist banana bread? Use extra-ripe bananas—the darker, the better!
✅ No nuts? Swap in chocolate chips for a decadent twist.
✅ Storing: Keep in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for later.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✔ Easy banana bread recipe—no fancy skills needed!
✔ Perfect for using ripe bananas (no waste!).
✔ Crowd-pleaser—great for breakfast, snacks, or gifts.

Final Thoughts

This banana nut bread is foolproof, delicious, and the best way to use up those ripe banana recipes sitting on your counter. Bake it once, and it’ll become your go-to moist banana bread recipe forever!

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Banana Nut Bread

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour

Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Golden, moist banana nut bread with a crackly top, loaded with walnuts & cozy cinnamon vibes. Your kitchen will smell like heaven—and it tastes even better! 😊🍌

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Ingredients

• 3 overripe bananas
• 1/3 cup melted butter
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 cup nuts

Instructions

1. Prep: Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
2. Mash bananas in a bowl until smooth (lumps are fine!).
3. Mix in melted butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla.
4. Whisk dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon) in another bowl.
5. Combine wet + dry—just until mixed (don’t overdo it!).
6. Fold in nuts, saving some for the top.
7. Bake 55-60 min until a toothpick comes out clean.
8. Cool 10 min—then slice and enjoy!

Notes

Overmixing = tough bread. Lumpy batter = perfect texture! 😉

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 10 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 220Total Fat: 9gCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 4g