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Banana Bread with Walnuts: Easy Moist Homemade Loaf Recipe

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This classic banana bread with walnuts is tender, moist, and packed with flavor. It’s quick to make, uses simple pantry ingredients, and delivers a comforting loaf with a nutty crunch—perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 3 large ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted (or coconut oil for dairy-free)
  • 2/3 cup (135g) granulated sugar (or turbinado sugar)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup (60g) sour cream or Greek yogurt (or dairy-free yogurt)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour (or 1:1 gluten-free blend)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 3/4 cup (90g) walnuts, chopped
  • Extra walnut halves for topping (optional)
  • Sprinkle of turbinado sugar for topping (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mash bananas until smooth with a few small lumps.
  3. Add melted butter, sugar, eggs, sour cream or yogurt, and vanilla extract to the bananas. Whisk until fully combined.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
  5. Pour dry ingredients into wet mixture. Gently fold together with a spatula until just combined; do not over-mix.
  6. Fold in chopped walnuts gently, reserving a few for topping if desired.
  7. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan. Smooth the top and add extra walnuts or turbinado sugar if desired.
  8. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Tent with foil if top browns too quickly.
  9. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Slice thickly and serve. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Use extra-ripe bananas for best flavor and moisture. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 blend. Toss walnuts in flour to prevent sinking. Let loaf cool completely before slicing for neat pieces. Add chocolate chips, berries, or spices for variations. Store tightly wrapped at room temperature for 3 days, refrigerate for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 3 months.

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