Banana Bread

Banana bread became popular during the Great Depression in the United States when resourceful home cooks looked for ways to use overripe bananas.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Banana Bread

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Baked Goods, Breakfast, Dessert, Snack Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 15 min Total Time 1 hr 30 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 1760

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 3 banana(s) Ripe bananas
• 1.5 cup(s) All-purpose flour
• 1 cup(s) Granulated sugar
• 1 stick(s) Unsalted butter
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon(s) Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon(s) Salt
• 1 teaspoon(s) Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup(s) Chopped walnuts

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
2. In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas.
3. Add the melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Mix well.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, stirring until just combined.
6. Fold in the chopped walnuts.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
8. Bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Remove from the oven and let the banana bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes.
10. Transfer the bread to a wire rack and let it cool completely before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 220kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 30g10%

Sugars 15g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.