Best 8 Amazing Banana Nut Bread Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable aroma of freshly baked banana nut bread, a classic treat that combines the goodness of ripe bananas with a symphony of nuts. This versatile bread offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures, making it a perfect companion for breakfast, brunch, or afternoon tea. With its moist crumb and irresistible nutty crunch, banana nut bread is a true crowd-pleaser. Whether you prefer a traditional recipe or a variation with a unique twist, our collection of banana nut bread recipes has something for every palate. From classic banana nut bread with its simple yet satisfying flavors to decadent chocolate chip banana nut bread and the delightful surprise of pineapple banana nut bread, our recipes offer a range of options to suit your mood and taste preferences.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

GRANDMA'S BANANA NUT BREAD



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My grandma's recipe for banana nut bread - a classic banana bread recipe packed full of mashed bananas and chopped walnuts. A family favorite!

Provided by Michelle

Categories     Bread

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups all-purpose flour
1½ teaspoons baking soda
Pinch salt
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 medium ripe bananas (mashed (about 1⅓ cups or 303 grams))
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease two 8x4-inch loaf pans; set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt; set aside. In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Add the bananas and stir gently to combine. Add the flour mixture and stir until completely blended. Using a rubber spatula, fold in the walnuts.
  • Divide the mixture into the two loaf pans. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until a thin knife inserted into the center comes out clean. If the loaves begin to get too dark before they are done in the middle, cover with foil. Allow to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely. The bread can be stored, wrapped tightly in plastic wrap, at room temperature for up to 5 days. To freeze, wrap in plastic wrap then in aluminum foil and freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 kcal, Carbohydrate 28 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 18 mg, Sodium 100 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 14 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BANANA AND NUT BREAD



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This banana nut bread smells heavenly in the oven and comes out moist and chock-full of flavor and crunchy nuts.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 loaf (16 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons 2% milk
1 teaspoon vanilla or rum extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (2 to 3 medium)
3/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in milk and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with bananas, beating well after each addition. Fold in pecans., Transfer to a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake 65-75 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool. Freeze option: Securely wrap cooled loaf in plastic wrap and foil, then freeze. To use, thaw at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 209mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

GRANDMA'S BANANA BREAD (AMAZING)



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This is one of those recipes that is so simple yet so amazingly good, that you keep thinking there has to be more to it. It's hard to mess up sweet breads like this, but this is the best of the best. There is something magic in its simple ingredients, and when I experiment with it, I always find I still like the original...

Provided by C C

Categories     Sweet Breads

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 c butter
1 c sugar (i've tried brown (love brown), and it works, but white is best in this recipe. it lets the other favors shine)
2 eggs
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 c (takes about 3) over ripe bananas, mashed
2 c flour
1/2 c nuts, optional (i like pecans)

Steps:

  • 1. Cream butter, sugar & eggs. Add salt & baking soda; mix well. Beat in the bananas. Add the flour. Stir in nuts if using.
  • 2. Pour into a LARGE buttered loaf pan (mine measures 4 1/4" x 8 1/4" on the bottom, 5 1/2" x 9 1/2" on the top, 2 3/4" tall.) If pan is not big enough, it will not cook all the way in the center. If you have a smaller pan, don't use all the batter in one pan. The recipe says to let sit at room temp. For 20 min. I never do.
  • 3. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 45- 60 min., until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool 5-10 minutes before loosening sides and inverting, letting it cool the rest of the way on a cooling rack.
  • 4. Great out of the oven, even better the next day, if it doesn't get eaten first! Wrap up after it cools completely to keep it moist.

AMAZING BANANA NUT BREAD



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My girls love helping me in the kitchen & they love this banana nut bread. Hope you enjoy our recipe.

Provided by Amber Crisswell

Categories     Other Breakfast

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 c all purpose flour
1 tsp salt
2 tsp baking soda
1 c butter, room temperature or margarine
1 1/2 c sugar
1/2 c brown sugar, firmly packed
2 c mashed overripe bananas
4 eggs
1 c chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees grease 2 9x5 loaf pans, muffin pans or cake pan. I like the muffins so there easy to take on the go. Sift flour, salt & baking soda. Set to the side. In a large bowl mix butter or margarine & sugar until smooth. Mix in banana's, eggs & walnuts until well blended. Slowly add dry ingredients to wet ingredients mix until well blended.
  • 2. Fill 2 9x5 loaf pans bake for 55-65 minutes muffins 25-35 minutes cake pan 45-55 minutes I sprinkle a little brown sugar ontop before baking, this is optional. Insert knife, when it comes out clean it is done. Do not overcook it will get dry. Enjoy straight out of the oven or cool completely & wrap in plastic wrap to keep the moisture in. I like to wrap the muffins individually & send them to work with my husband :-)

BANANA NUT BREAD



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The very best recipe for an easy, moist loaf of homemade Banana Nut Bread!

Provided by Blair Lonergan

Categories     bread

Time 3h5m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
Pinch of nutmeg
Pinch of cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups mashed banana ((about 3 large or 4 medium very ripe bananas))
6 tablespoons salted butter, melted and slightly cooled
¾ cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8½ x 4½-inch loaf pan and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, sift or whisk together flour, nutmeg, cinnamon, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
  • In a separate large bowl, whisk together mashed banana, melted butter, sugar, egg and vanilla extract.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined. Fold in the walnuts.
  • Pour batter into prepared loaf pan. Bake until the bread is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 50-60 minutes. Do not overbake.
  • Remove from the oven, unmold from the pan, and cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 slice, Calories 250 kcal, Carbohydrate 32 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 29 mg, Sodium 196 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 16 g

BEST EVER BANANA BREAD



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Whenever I pass a display of bananas in the grocery store, I can almost smell the wonderful aroma of my best banana bread recipe. It really is amazingly good! -Gert Kaiser, Kenosha, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 loaf (16 pieces).

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 medium ripe bananas, mashed (1 cup)
1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, stir together flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. In another bowl, combine the eggs, bananas, oil, buttermilk and vanilla; add to flour mixture, stirring just until combined. Fold in nuts. , Pour into a greased or parchment-lined 9x5-in. loaf pan. If desired, sprinkle with additional walnuts. Bake until a toothpick comes out clean, 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours. Cool in pan for 15 minutes before removing to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Fat 12g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 166mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

JANET'S RICH BANANA BREAD



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This is the moistest banana bread that I have ever tasted. It's also very easy to make!

Provided by vjonsson

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Fruit Bread Recipes     100+ Banana Bread Recipes     Banana Nut Bread Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup butter, melted
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup sour cream
½ cup chopped walnuts
2 medium bananas, sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the melted butter and sugar. Add the eggs and vanilla, mix well. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt, stir into the butter mixture until smooth. Finally, fold in the sour cream, walnuts and bananas. Spread evenly into the prepared pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean. Cool loaf in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.6 calories, Carbohydrate 27.4 g, Cholesterol 44.4 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 218.9 mg, Sugar 15.5 g

EXTREME BANANA NUT BREAD 'EBNB'



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This is my mom's dense, excellent, and definitely unhealthy banana nut bread recipe. It's always completely gone in minutes. This is great at parties, but hazardous at home. HEALTH WARNINGS: EBNB may be habit forming. A very flexible recipe that will accommodate changes based on what you have on hand. Use any type of fat in place of the butter, such as shortening or oil. It works with either brown or white sugar too.

Provided by SASEIGEL

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Fruit Bread Recipes     100+ Banana Bread Recipes     Banana Nut Bread Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 cup butter or margarine
2 cups white sugar
2 cups mashed overripe bananas
4 eggs, beaten
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9x5 inch loaf pans.
  • Sift the flour, salt and baking soda into a large bowl. In a separate bowl, mix together the butter or margarine and sugar until smooth. Stir in the bananas, eggs, and walnuts until well blended. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, and stir just until blended. Divide the batter evenly between the two loaf pans.
  • Bake for 60 to 70 minutes in the preheated oven, until a knife inserted into the crown of the loaf comes out clean. Let the loaves cool in the pans for at least 5 minutes, then turn out onto a cooling rack, and cool completely. Wrap in aluminum foil to keep in the moisture. Ideally, refrigerate the loaves for 2 hours or more before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.5 calories, Carbohydrate 29.7 g, Cholesterol 51.3 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 268.4 mg, Sugar 19.2 g

Tips for Baking the Best Banana Nut Bread

  • Use very ripe bananas. The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your bread will be.
  • Mash the bananas well. This will help to incorporate them evenly into the batter and will prevent large chunks of banana from appearing in your bread.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough, dense bread. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the bread in a preheated oven. This will help to ensure that the bread bakes evenly.
  • Test the bread for doneness with a toothpick. Insert a toothpick into the center of the loaf. If it comes out clean, the bread is done. If it comes out with batter or crumbs attached, the bread needs to bake for a few minutes longer.
  • Let the bread cool completely before slicing and serving. This will help to prevent the bread from crumbling.

Conclusion

Banana nut bread is a delicious and versatile quick bread that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. It's also a great way to use up overripe bananas. With its moist texture, sweet flavor, and crunchy nuts, banana nut bread is a classic for a reason. So next time you have some ripe bananas on hand, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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