Description
A simple and delicious banana nut bread made with ripe bananas and walnuts, perfect for breakfast or as a snack.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
- Add the eggs, sugar, melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Whisk everything together until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the chopped walnuts gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor and moisture. You can customize this recipe with chocolate chips or different nuts.