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Moist Banana Nut Bread

A delightful quick bread made with overripe bananas and walnuts that brings warmth to your kitchen and joy to your table.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 3 pieces overripe bananas, mashed The riper, the better for sweetness!
  • 1/3 cup melted butter Unsalted butter preferred.
  • 1 large beaten egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • pinch salt
  • 3/4 cup sugar Granulated sugar.
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
Add-ins
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped Can be substituted with pecans.
  • 1/2 cup raisins Optional; can substitute with dried cranberries.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, mix the mashed bananas with the melted butter.
  3. Stir in the baking soda and salt.
  4. Add the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract, and mix until combined.
  5. Gradually add the flour, mixing until just incorporated.
  6. Fold in the walnuts and raisins.
  7. Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan.
Baking
  1. Bake for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  2. Let it cool before slicing.

Notes

Keep at room temperature for 3–4 days or refrigerate for up to a week. Freeze slices for up to 3 months; defrost and reheat in the microwave.