Best 7 Banana Walnut Mini Loaves Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful symphony of flavors with our collection of banana walnut mini loaves recipes. These bite-sized treats are not only easy to make, but also pack a punch of taste and texture that will tantalize your taste buds. From classic banana nut bread to unique variations like chocolate chip banana walnut and gluten-free banana walnut, our recipes cater to every palate and dietary preference. Whether you're looking for a quick breakfast option, a sweet snack, or a dessert to impress your friends and family, these mini loaves are sure to steal the show. So, preheat your oven and embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the perfect blend of sweet bananas, crunchy walnuts, and a touch of warmth and comfort.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BANANA WALNUT BREAD



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Walnuts star in this easy-to-make Banana Walnut Bread recipe from Food Network Kitchen. Slice it up and serve with coffee or tea.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for preparing the pan
1 cup sugar
3 very ripe bananas, peeled, and mashed with a fork (about 1 cup)
1/2 cup toasted walnut pieces

Steps:

  • Sift the flour, baking soda, and salt into a medium bowl, set aside. Whisk the eggs and vanilla together in a liquid measuring cup with a spout, set aside. Lightly brush a 9 by 5 by 3-inch loaf pan with butter. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a standing mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or with an electric hand-held mixer, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually pour the egg mixture into the butter while mixing until incorporated. Add the bananas (the mixture will appear to be curdled, so don't worry), and remove the bowl from the mixer.
  • With a rubber spatula, mix in the flour mixture until just incorporated. Fold in the nuts and transfer the batter to the prepared pan. Bake for 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean. Cool the bread in the pan on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Turn the bread out of the pan and let cool completely on the rack. Wrap in plastic wrap. The banana bread is best if served the next day.

MINI BANANA BREADS



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Who doesn't love banana bread? This one's mini-sized for simple gift giving.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h

Yield 80

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (3 to 4 medium)
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped nuts, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottoms only of 10 (4 1/2x2 1/2x1 1/2-inch) mini loaf pans with shortening or cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, mix sugar and butter with spoon. Stir in eggs until well blended. Add bananas, buttermilk and vanilla; beat until smooth. Stir in flour, baking soda and salt just until moistened. Stir in nuts. Divide batter evenly among pans, filling each with about 1/2 cup batter.
  • Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes. Loosen sides of loaves from pans; remove from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 2 hours. Wrap tightly and store at room temperature up to 4 days, or refrigerate up to 10 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 45, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Slice, Sodium 55 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

BANANA-WALNUT LOAF



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You can toast slices of this all-purpose loaf for breakfast, serve it for tea in the afternoon, or top a piece with vanilla ice cream for dessert.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/4 cups sugar
3 large eggs
3 cups mashed medium very ripe bananas (about 6)
1 cup chopped toasted walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-by-5-by-3-inch (2-quart) loaf pan; set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda; set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. With mixer on low speed, add flour mixture in three additions, alternating with two additions of banana; mix until just combined. Stir in walnuts, if desired, by hand.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out with only a few moist crumbs attached, 60 to 70 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes in pan, then turn out of pan and let cool completely on a wire rack.

MINI BANANA NUT BREAD



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"This recipe won several blue ribbons at our county and Nebraska State Fairs," writes Anna Marie Moore from Aurora, Nebraska. "It's especially wonderful with black walnuts." TIP: Since this bread freezes so well, why not double the recipe and keep a loaf on hand for guests or a quick gift?

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons shortening
1/3 cup sugar
1 large egg
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup mashed ripe banana (about 1 large)
3 tablespoons chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with banana. Fold in walnuts. , Transfer to a 5-3/4x3x2-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 325° for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 85mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

EMILY'S BANANA-NUT MINI LOAVES WITH CHOCOLATE CHIPS



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Mini loaves of banana bread with walnuts and chocolate chips.

Provided by Just Emily

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Fruit Bread Recipes     Banana Bread     Chocolate Banana Bread Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 12

cooking spray
1 cup white sugar
½ cup unsweetened applesauce
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 very ripe bananas, mashed
¾ cup chopped walnuts
¾ cup semisweet chocolate chips
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon sea salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray an 8-count mini loaf pan with cooking spray.
  • Mix sugar, applesauce, egg, and vanilla in a large bowl with a wooden spoon. Add in bananas, walnuts, and chocolate chips and stir to combine. Add flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt and stir until completely mixed. Spoon batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick or fork inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Allow to cool for at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.4 calories, Carbohydrate 35.1 g, Cholesterol 11.6 mg, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 140.2 mg, Sugar 20.5 g

BANANA-WALNUT MINI LOAVES



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We have many walnut trees in Pennsylvania. You have to collect and crack a lot of nuts for a pound of meat-but oh how good the baked goods taste!-Lee Sauers, Mifflinburg, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 6 loaves (4 slices each) and 1 cup spread.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1-1/3 cups mashed ripe bananas (2 to 3 medium)
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cardamom
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup chopped black walnuts
CINNAMON SPREAD:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • 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 bananas. , Combine the flour, cardamom, baking soda, cinnamon and nutmeg; gradually add to banana mixture just until moistened. Fold in walnuts. , Pour into six greased 4-1/2x2-1/2x1-1/2-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 22-26 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , In a small bowl, combine the spread ingredients. Serve with bread. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 114mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

MINI BANANA BREAD LOAVES



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Delicious recipe I created when I had no eggs but wanted banana loaf for my new mini loaf pans!

Provided by MCKUHN

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

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup whole wheat flour
¼ cup quick-cooking oats, or to taste
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
4 ripe bananas
½ cup white sugar
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup margarine
¼ cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup raisins, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Combine flours, oats, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a medium bowl. Mash bananas into the dry ingredients.
  • Combine sugars and margarine in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until creamy. Mix in milk and vanilla extract. Add the flour mixture and raisins; mix well. Pour batter into 4 mini silicone loaf pans. Place loaf pans on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.5 calories, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 0.4 mg, Fat 4.3 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 252 mg, Sugar 26.5 g

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your banana bread will be.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make your banana bread tough and dense. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Don't overbake the banana bread: Overbaking can make your banana bread dry and crumbly. Bake just until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the banana bread cool completely before slicing: This will help to prevent the banana bread from crumbling.
  • Store the banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

Banana walnut mini loaves are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. They are moist and flavorful, with a sweet banana flavor and a crunchy walnut topping. These mini loaves are also a great way to use up ripe bananas. So next time you have a few ripe bananas on hand, be sure to give this recipe a try!

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