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Banana Nut Bread

Perfectly Moist Banana Nut Bread for Comfort Food Lovers

This Banana Nut Bread offers a simple, heartwarming recipe that transforms over-ripened bananas into a moist, flavorful loaf perfect for breakfast or a snack.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 16 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 3-4 large Over-Ripened Bananas Provides natural sweetness and moisture
  • 2 large Eggs At room temperature
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Leavening agent
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Essential for a fluffy loaf
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract Adds warmth and depth
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Can substitute with brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup Shortening Can be replaced with butter or oil
For the Mix-Ins
  • 1 cup Chopped Walnuts Offers a delightful crunch; can substitute with pecans or chocolate chips

Equipment

  • loaf pans
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • spatula
  • sifter

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and grease two 9"x5" loaf pans.
  2. Mash the bananas with the eggs until smooth in a medium bowl.
  3. Cream together sugar and shortening in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
  4. Mix in the banana and egg mixture along with vanilla extract.
  5. Sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt, then add to wet mixture and stir until just combined.
  6. Fold in the chopped walnuts gently.
  7. Pour batter evenly into prepared loaf pans and smooth the tops.
  8. Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour and 10-25 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick.
  9. Cool in the pans for at least 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ripe bananas enhance sweetness; use room temperature eggs for better mixing. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread light. Store in an airtight container to maintain moisture.

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