Best 13 Moist Nut Bread Recipes

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Introducing our delectable Moist Nut Bread, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This classic recipe, passed down through generations, combines the nutty crunch of walnuts and pecans with the moist, tender crumb of freshly baked bread. Savor every bite of this wholesome treat, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as an afternoon snack.

Our collection of recipes offers variations to suit every palate. Indulge in the classic Moist Nut Bread, featuring a harmonious blend of walnuts and pecans, or explore our creative twists. The Cranberry Nut Bread adds a burst of tart sweetness with dried cranberries, while the Chocolate Chip Nut Bread is a delightful indulgence with rich chocolate chips. For those seeking a healthier option, the Zucchini Nut Bread incorporates grated zucchini for a moist, nutritious loaf.

Each recipe is carefully crafted with detailed instructions, ensuring that even novice bakers can achieve perfect results. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, our Moist Nut Bread recipes will guide you towards creating a masterpiece that will impress your family and friends.

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

MOIST & DELICIOUS BANANA NUT BREAD



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I got this recipe when I was 12 and have used it for the past 33 years and haven't found one better! My son used it when he was 12 at the California State Fair and won a first place ribbon with it. It is just simply delicious & moist. I either make a loaf or put it into muffin cups & make muffins for my kids to grab in the morning on their way to school. Using margarine makes the muffins come out in a better form, but the butter has a better flavor, so I usually use 1/2 of each to get the best of both worlds.

Provided by sktaggart

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h20m

Yield 18 muffins, 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup butter (or margarine)
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs (beaten)
3 ripe bananas, smashed (about 1 cup)
1/4 cup milk
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2-1 cup chopped pecans (optional) or 1/2-1 cup walnuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Cream butter & sugar. Add vanilla & eggs. Combine dry ingredients, add alternately with bananas & milk. Add nuts if desired. Grease & flour 1 bread pan (2-3 smaller pans) or pour into muffin cups. For loaf bake at 350 for 45-60 minute Muffins 350 for 20-25min. Enjoy!
  • *Note- I usually use a smaller bread pan to make the 2 loaves, or use a larger one and just make 1 big loaf, but it will need to bake longer. I adjusted the time because people had been saying it was over baking, now people are saying it's under baked. I would use the old fashion test of a tooth pick at 45 min, then at 1 hour -- up to 1 hour & 30 min if needed. Hope that helps!

MOIST DATE NUT BREAD



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A moist not too sweet version of a figgy pudding but made with dates and minus the spices. You could try covering with buttered foil and steaming it for a even moister version. This can also be baked in a (28 ounce) can.

Provided by Canadian Girl

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Breakfast Bread Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 ½ cups chopped dates
¼ cup butter
1 cup boiling water
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees F). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the dates and butter. Pour boiling water over them, and let stand until cool.
  • When the dates have cooled, stir the mixture to break up any clumps. Mix in the brown sugar and egg until well blended. Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt; stir into the date mixture until just blended. Stir in walnuts. Pour into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 50 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.9 calories, Carbohydrate 46.9 g, Cholesterol 25.7 mg, Fat 10 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 365.2 mg, Sugar 29.6 g

MOIST DATE NUT BREAD



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Make and share this Moist Date Nut Bread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lavender Lynn

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/2 cups dates, chopped
1/4 cup butter
1 cup boiling water
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1 egg
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup walnuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Grease and flour a 9inx5in loaf pan.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the dates and butter.
  • Pour boiling water over them, and let stand until cool.
  • When the dates have cooled, stir the mixture to break up any clumps.
  • Mix in the brown sugar and egg until well blended.
  • Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  • Stir into the date mixture until just blended.
  • Pour into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 50 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean.

VERY MOIST BANANA NUT BREAD



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This is a very easy, "no mixer" bread to make. It is very moist and a little heavy type banana bread. The really important thing to remember is using all black bananas to get my same results. I always use 5 medium sized bananas and this recipe makes 2 loaves. Also, I've never used buttermilk, but sour milk instead..a little vinegar added to regular milk. I've used this recipe since 1972 and last year made 32 loaves to give away for Christmas! It's truly a wonderful bread. I only bake it until the toothpick comes out almost clean, as we like it really moist. If you over bake it, or wait til the toothpick is completely clean, the bread will be a lot dryer. I realize some like it this way, so thats why I've given this hint. My family and friends would rather have it a little under done than over. It's so good with coffee, butter/jelly or I like mine just plain. I bake it in tin foil pans and it freezes wonderfully. I try to always have one or two in the freezer for company, or a little gift. This recipe came from a ladies club cookbook. The kind where everyone contributes recipes, they are made into a recipe book and sold to make money for charities. All the cooks are just plain "down home" country gals that produce miracles in the kitchen. It's my favorite cookbook and I've almost worn it out and it can't be replaced. I know there are many banana bread recipes here, so thanks for trying this recipe. I hope you enjoy it!

Provided by peppermintkitty

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 loaves, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/4 cups flour
3/4 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/3 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 cup buttermilk (I've always used sour milk)
1 cup chopped pecans
4 -5 bananas (use completely black bananas, this is very important)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°. Grease or spray 2 loaf pans.
  • In a large bowl, mash bananas with a masher or by well washed hands.
  • Dissolve soda in buttermilk-- use a larger container as it will foam up quite a bit.
  • Mix all ingredients by hand and add in 1 cup chopped nuts. Bake at 350° for 1 hour, or until toothpick comes out ALMOST clean.
  • Totally clean will mean a dryer loaf.
  • Let cool 15 minutes after removing from oven and remove from pans.
  • Or, let cool, cover with foil, slide into freezer bags and freeze.
  • Great when using tin foil pans.

MOIST NUT BREAD



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The unexpected ingredient in these moist, convenient loaves is baby food! "A neighbor shared the recipe years ago when we both had small children-and many jars of baby food-in the house," comments Judi Oudekerk of St. Michael, Minnesota. "This bread has remained a favorite."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 loaves.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
3 cups sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 eggs
2 jars (6 ounces each) strained apricot baby food
1 cup vegetable oil
2/3 cup water
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine dry ingredients. In another bowl, combine eggs, baby food, oil, water and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients; mix until well blended. Stir in nuts. Pour into two greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 15 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts :

MOIST BANANA NUT BREAD



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I made up this recipe when I was vegetarian and didn't eat eggs. It's packed with fiber, omega-3s and soy protein, but tastes delicious! Silken tofu is a wonderful egg substitute. It's one of the best ways to make banana bread. -Brittany Carrington, Tehachapi, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 loaf (12 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (2 medium)
3/4 cup silken soft tofu
1/4 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, beat the sugar, bananas, tofu, oil and and vanilla. Beat into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in walnuts., Transfer to an 8x4-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 140mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

MOIST BANANA NUT BREAD WITH ORANGE GLAZE



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Make and share this Moist Banana Nut Bread With Orange Glaze recipe from Food.com.

Provided by The Pantry Elf

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 tablespoons ground flax seeds (optional)
1/4 cup butter, at room temperature (1 stick)
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon orange zest
2 tablespoons orange juice (or juice from 1/2 of a medium orange)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
2 ripe bananas, mashed
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Butter a loaf pan and set aside.
  • In a bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, and flax seeds.
  • In another bowl, mix the butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until creamy. Add the orange zest and juice and stir lightly.
  • Slowly fold the flour mixture into the wet ingredients until combined, then add the nuts and banana, mixing until just combined. Try not to over mix.
  • Pour into greased loaf pan and bake for 1 hour, or until toothpick inserted into middle of loaf comes out clean.
  • Allow bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to rack. Cool completely before glazing.
  • FOR THE GLAZE: Combine the confectioner's sugar and orange and/or lemon juice. Stir until smooth. Pour over cooled bread.

DATE AND NUT BREAD: MOIST AND SWEET



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This is one of my favorite recipes, and it was passed down from my grandmother. I am often asked to make this bread as a gift for friends who are having a birthday. It has been VERY WELL RECEIVED, always! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do! (Do yourself a favor by having some softened cream cheese on hand when you give it a...

Provided by Catherine Jones-Hatcher

Categories     Sweet Breads

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 c sugar,leveled
2-3 Tbsp butter : grandmother said..."butter, the size of an egg" ;)
1 c boiling water
1 egg
1 c chopped dates
1/2 + c chopped walnuts
1 tsp baking soda, leveled
1 1/2 c flour
1/4 tsp salt

Steps:

  • 1. Put chopped dates in a small mixing bowl and sprinkle with baking soda.Place the butter on top. Pour over with the boiling water, stir, and set aside.
  • 2. Sift all dry ingredients into a larger bowl.
  • 3. Beat egg in a cup, and then add to cooled date mixture.Stir.
  • 4. Combine date mixture with sifted dry ingredients. Mix well by turning over and over.
  • 5. Stir in chopped nuts.
  • 6. Take a piece of waxed paper and line a loaf pan so that "length side" of pan is covered with paper. Butter the wax paper and the two short ends of the pan. Get it well covered. Fill pan with batter.
  • 7. Bake for ONE HOUR in a 350 degree oven. Test doneness with either a long toothpick or piece of raw spaghetti, and make sure it comes out clean and dry.
  • 8. Cool to touch . Now tilt pan upside down, tap to remove bread, peel off wax paper, and cool the rest of the way on a rack.
  • 9. Slice and serve with softened cream cheese. SO Yummy!!!

MOIST BANANA NUT TEA BREAD



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I had a recipe and I just could not find it to do this bread. I always used orange juice in it so this is what I came up with and I honestly believe it is so much better than my old one.

Provided by Janice Ross

Categories     Sweet Breads

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 c butter, softened
1 1/3 c sugar
2 eggs
2 Tbsp milk
1/4 c sour cream
1 tsp almond extract
2 c plain flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp soda
3 Tbsp orange juice
1/4 tsp salt
1 c mashed bananas
1 1/2 c chopped nuts

Steps:

  • 1. Grease a large loaf pan and set aside. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Mash bananas set aside. In a large mixing bowl mix together all the dry ingredients, add milk, eggs, sour cream, orange juice. Mix well. Add almond extract and bananas. Mix this well. Lastly add nuts.
  • 2. Pour the mixture into the greased loaf pan. Bake on 350 degrees for 45-55 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.

KATHY'S MOIST BANANA NUT BREAD



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My family loves my Banana Nut Bread because it is so moist. I used a recipe that came from Cooking Light Magazine for years, but lost it and could not find it on their web site. So, I just winged it. I couldn't remember everything so I just started making bread until I got it perfected (I had a lot of ripened bananas in my...

Provided by Kathryn Vernoy

Categories     Sweet Breads

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 c all purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 c sugar
1 stick butter, melted
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
2/3 c yogurt, plain or vanilla flavored
3 large bananas
1 c pecans, chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F., 375 degrees F. if oven runs hot. Chop pecans.
  • 2. Put flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl and whisk together. Set aside.
  • 3. Mix sugar and butter together on medium until creamy. Add eggs one at a time. Add yogurt and extract. Mash bananas. Now, add bananas and then stir in nuts.
  • 4. Spray one or two 9x4 pans. One makes a very big, tall loaf and two makes an average size loaf of bread. I usually make two. Pour into greased pans.
  • 5. Bake at 400 degrees F. for 55 minutes to 1 hour or until golden brown and toothpick comes out clean. My cook at 375 if your oven runs hot.
  • 6. Cool on racks for about 5 to 10 minutes, remove from pans and continue to cool on racks.

LAURA'S MOIST BANANA NUT AND RAISIN BREAD



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Categories     Bread     Fruit     Breakfast     Bake     Quick & Easy     High Fiber

Yield 1 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/4cup all purpose flour
1/2 whole wheat flour
2/3 cup of sugar
2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 ground cinnamon
a pinch of nutmeg
8 tablespoon soft unsalted butter
2 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 ripe bananas
1/2 cup walnuts or pecans
1/2 cup raisins (your favorite)

Steps:

  • 1. Set the oven a 350 ob high altitud, 370 for all others. Grab a little of the flour and add it to the raisins and nuts in a small bowl this will avoid sinkage. 2. Butter and flour the bread pan or mold. 3.Beat the butter and the sugar until soft and add one egg at a time. Add the vanilla extract. 4.Puree the bananas. Set it at side. 5.Mix the dry ingridients (flour, cinnamon, salt, baking soda and nutmeg) 6. Put all ingridients together but AVOID OVERMIXING. 7 Bake for about 1 hour or a tooth pick comes out clean.

MOM'S MOIST BANANA NUT BREAD



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I have had many compliments on how moist and tasty this is. My mom says I make the best Banana Bread.....funny, it is her recipe!

Provided by Deana Weidner

Categories     Other Breads

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 c margarine
1 c sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp baking soda
3 bananas, very ripe
1 c flour
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 c walnuts, chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees; grease and flour bread pan.
  • 2. In small bowl combine flour, salt, and baking soda and set aside.
  • 3. In medium bowl; cream together the margarine and sugar; add eggs, mix in 3 ripe bananas. Slowly add the flour mixture until blended; add walnuts and hand stir until mixed through.
  • 4. Pour mixture into prepared bread pan and bake for 1 hour or until toothpick inserted in middle comes out clean. Cool and enjoy!

LITE 'N MOIST BANANA NUT BREAD



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This recipe was based on "Very Moist Banana Bread" in RecipeZarr. I lightened it up by using less sugar, and substituting applesauce for the oil. Some banana tips: This bread is best with very ripe, black bananas. Put ripe bananas in the freezer. They will ripen a little more and stay usable for several months. The frozen bananas will thaw in less than an hour at room temperature. You can also ripen a banana in the microwave. Start with 30 seconds. Add 15 more seconds, continue until ripe.

Provided by Big Mtnt Woman

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h24m

Yield 2 loaves, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 -5 bananas
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/4 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 1/3 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 cup buttermilk or 1/4 cup sour milk
1 cup pecans (chopped)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease or spray 2 8" x 4" loaf pans.
  • Use very ripe bananas, 5 is best. In a large bowl, mash bananas.
  • Add eggs, vanilla, and applesauce and blend.
  • Add dry ingredients and stir well. (1/2 cup Splenda Plus for baking may be substituted for sugar).
  • Dissolve baking soda in milk. Put this in a container bigger than one cup. It will foam up a lot.
  • Add milk mixture to rest of ingredients and mix well.
  • Fold in nuts and pour into greased pans.
  • Bake for about 1 hour and 5 minutes depending on your oven. Start checking for doneness at 55 minutes. (especially with Pyrex pans)
  • For a moist bread, a toothpick should come out almost clean. Totally clean will mean a dryer loaf.
  • After removing from oven, let cool for 15 minutes and remove from pans. Bread will freeze nicely.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh nuts, fruits, and vegetables will give your bread the best flavor and texture.
  • Measure your ingredients accurately: This is especially important for baking, as even a small difference in measurements can affect the outcome of your bread.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make your bread tough and dry. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake your bread in a preheated oven: This will help to ensure that your bread bakes evenly.
  • Let your bread cool completely before slicing: This will help to prevent the bread from crumbling.

Conclusion:

Nut bread is a delicious and versatile bread that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With so many different recipes to choose from, there's sure to be a nut bread recipe that everyone will enjoy. Whether you're looking for a classic nut bread recipe or something more unique, you're sure to find a recipe in this article that you'll love. So get baking and enjoy the deliciousness of homemade nut bread!

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