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Ultra-Moist Banana Bread with Walnuts

  • Author: Miranda
  • Total Time: 75 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings 1x

Description

A forgiving, one-bowl banana bread recipe that uses overripe bananas and walnuts to create an incredibly moist, tender loaf with a perfect texture contrast.

Ingredients

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  • 3 large ripe bananas (about 1.5 cups mashed)
  • 1/3 cup (75g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (100g) walnuts, chopped and toasted
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the long sides, and grease lightly.
  2. Toast walnuts in a dry skillet or oven for 3-5 minutes until fragrant, then let cool completely.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until mostly smooth with some lumps remain.
  4. Add melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla to the bananas. Whisk vigorously for 1-2 minutes until glossy and combined.
  5. Add flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Stir just until the flour disappears; do not overmix.
  6. Gently fold in the chopped walnuts (and chocolate chips if using) with a spatula until distributed.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with moist crumbs.
  9. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then lift out using the parchment overhang and cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.

Notes

Use very ripe, black-spotted bananas for maximum sweetness and flavor. Do not overmix the batter once flour is added to avoid a dense texture. Toasting walnuts is optional but recommended for better flavor. The bread can be stored at room temperature for 3 days, refrigerated for 1 week, or frozen for up to 3 months.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 18
  • Fat: 10
  • Saturated Fat: 4
  • Carbohydrates: 32
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 4

Keywords: banana bread, walnut bread, moist banana bread, easy baking, one bowl recipe, overripe bananas, breakfast bread, homemade banana bread

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