You’re Nuts for Bananas “Banana Nut Bread”

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

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 85 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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You’re Nuts for Bananas “Banana Nut Bread”

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 25 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup Ripe bananas
• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Chopped walnuts
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 stick Unsalted butter
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas.
3. Add the melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Mix well.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, 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 greased loaf pan.
8. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
10. Transfer the banana nut bread to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 32g11%

Sugars 16g

Protein 4g8%

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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.