Best 5 Roasted Pecan Banana Bread Loaves Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors with our Roasted Pecan Banana Bread, a culinary masterpiece that captivates the senses. This exceptional bread combines the comforting warmth of banana bread with the nutty crunch of roasted pecans, resulting in a textural experience like no other. Each bite reveals a moist, tender crumb enveloped in a delectable glaze, making it the perfect accompaniment to your morning coffee or afternoon tea. Discover the joy of baking with our two irresistible recipes: a classic version bursting with banana flavor and a decadent chocolate swirl variation that adds an extra layer of richness. Embrace the aroma of freshly baked banana bread filling your kitchen as you embark on this delightful baking journey.

This article features two recipes:

1. Classic Roasted Pecan Banana Bread: A timeless recipe that showcases the harmonious blend of roasted pecans and ripe bananas. Simple yet satisfying, this classic bread delivers a comforting and nostalgic flavor that will warm your heart.
2. Chocolate Swirl Roasted Pecan Banana Bread: A delightful twist on the classic, this recipe introduces a rich chocolate swirl that elevates the banana bread experience. The combination of chocolate and banana creates a decadent and indulgent treat that will satisfy even the most discerning palate.

Both recipes are designed to guide you through the baking process with ease, providing step-by-step instructions and helpful tips. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, you'll find the recipes accessible and enjoyable to follow. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and prepare to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BANANA BREAD WITH PECANS



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     dessert

Time 2h50m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 overripe bananas
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup pecans, finely chopped
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and lightly grease a 9 by 5-inch loaf pan.
  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
  • Mash 2 of the bananas with a fork in a small bowl so they still have a bit of texture. With an electric mixer fitted with a wire whisk, whip the remaining bananas and sugar together for a good 3 minutes; you want a light and fluffy banana cream. Add the melted butter, eggs, and vanilla; beat well and scrape down the sides of the bowl. Mix in the dry ingredients just until incorporated; no need to overly blend. Fold in the nuts and the mashed bananas with a rubber spatula. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Give the pan a good rap on the counter to get any air bubbles out.
  • Bake for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean. Don't get nervous if the banana bread develops a crack down the center of the loaf; that's no mistake, it's typical. Rotate the pan periodically to ensure even browning.
  • Cool the bread in the pan for 10 minutes or so, and then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing. Toast the slices of banana bread, dust with confectioners' sugar, and serve.

BANANA PECAN LOAF



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We slice this banana bread so thick it is almost embarrassing-but we need fat slices to deliver ample portions of the Pineapple Spread. When beating the cream cheese for the spread, beat the cheese until it is as light and fluffy as whipped cream. -Lee Ann Miller, Millersburg, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 loaf (16 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped pecans
PINEAPPLE SPREAD:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup canned crushed pineapple, well drained

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in bananas. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture. Fold in pecans., Transfer batter to a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 50-60 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack., In a small bowl, combine cream cheese and pineapple. Serve with bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 223mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

THE BEST BANANA BREAD



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We have a lot of requirements when it comes to banana bread and we finally created a recipe that ticks all the boxes. It's moist, tender, a little tangy and perfectly sweet-all around our favorite one. The best part is that it's even better the next day (if it lasts that long). Try toasting the bread and slathering with a little salted butter. We're pretty sure you'll never need another banana bread recipe.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup melted unsalted butter or vegetable oil, plus more for greasing pan
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (see Cook's Note)
1 cup toasted pecans, chopped
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Fine salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup buttermilk, sour cream or yogurt
1/2 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
4 soft, very ripe, darkly speckled medium bananas, mashed (about 1 1/2 cups)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly butter one 9-by-5-inch loaf pan.
  • Whisk together the flour, pecans, granulated sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon salt and nutmeg in a large bowl. Whisk together the eggs, melted butter, buttermilk, brown sugar and vanilla in a medium bowl; stir in the mashed bananas. Fold the banana mixture into the flour mixture until just combined (it's OK if there are some lumps).
  • Pour the batter into the buttered pan and lightly tap the pan on the counter to evenly distribute the batter. Bake until browned and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out completely clean, about 1 hour. Let the bread cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then turn out onto a rack to cool completely.

BANANA & PECAN LOAF



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This tea-time favourite is moist, sweet, nutty and comforting - it's bound to be a hit with friends and family

Provided by Sarah Cook

Categories     Afternoon tea, Treat

Time 1h15m

Yield Cuts into 8-10 slices

Number Of Ingredients 12

175g softened butter , plus extra for greasing
175g golden caster sugar
3 eggs
140g self-raising flour
85g ground almonds
½ tsp baking powder
100ml milk
2 small, very ripe bananas
50g pecan , chopped, plus extra
85g softened butter
100g icing sugar , sifted
1 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 160C/140C fan/gas 3. Grease and line a 2lb/900g loaf tin with a long strip of baking parchment. To make the loaf cake batter, beat the butter and sugar with an electric whisk until light and fluffy. Add the bananas in a few chunks and beat in with the eggs, flour, almonds, baking powder and milk until smooth - the whisk will mash the bananas. Stir in the pecans, then scrape into the tin. Bake for 45-50 mins until golden, risen and a skewer poked in comes out clean. Cool in the tin, then lift out.
  • Beat the butter, icing sugar and vanilla. Spread on top of the cooled cake and scatter with more chopped pecans

Nutrition Facts : Calories 608 calories, Fat 41 grams fat, SaturatedFat 19 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 56 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 42 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, Sodium 0.74 milligram of sodium

ROASTED PECAN BANANA BREAD LOAVES



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My father loves bananas and pecans, so for his birthday this year I whipped up a special treat for him: two of his favorites, wrapped into one, and made into individual loaves so he could easily freeze the extras and have his birthday banana bread whenever he wanted. (Coconut extract helps to bring out the fresh banana flavor - trust!) The flavor is better a day later.

Provided by atlantasassybelle

Categories     Banana Nut Bread

Time 1h35m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 12

¾ cup chopped pecans
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups very ripe, mashed bananas
1 cup white sugar
2 large eggs
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
½ teaspoon coconut extract
2 tablespoons lemon juice
½ cup light butter, at room temperature

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Spread the pecans onto a baking sheet, and toast until the nuts start to turn golden brown and become fragrant, about 45 minutes. Watch the nuts carefully as they bake, they burn quickly. Once toasted, set the nuts aside to cool to room temperature.
  • Raise the oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray 2 mini loaf pans with cooking spray.
  • Combine the toasted pecans, flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. In a large bowl, mix the bananas, sugar, eggs, vanilla and coconut extracts, lemon juice, and butter together with a fork or an electric mixer on low speed. Stir the flour mixture into the banana mixture, and pour the batter into the prepared loaf pans, filling them about 3/4 full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the middle of a loaf comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Let the loaves cool in the pans for 5 minutes before turning out onto a rack to finish cooling. Wrap cooled loaves in plastic wrap.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.2 calories, Carbohydrate 27.8 g, Cholesterol 30.8 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 202.2 mg, Sugar 15.4 g

Tips:

  • To achieve a moist and flavorful banana bread, use overripe bananas. Their natural sweetness and soft texture will contribute to the bread's overall taste and texture.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough and dense bread. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Use a loaf pan that is lightly greased and floured to prevent the bread from sticking.
  • Bake the bread in a preheated oven to ensure even cooking. The bread is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the bread to cool completely before slicing and serving. This will help the bread to set and maintain its shape.

Conclusion:

This recipe for Roasted Pecan Banana Bread Loaves offers a delightful combination of flavors and textures. The roasted pecans add a nutty crunch, while the bananas provide a moist and sweet base. The bread is easy to make and can be enjoyed as a breakfast treat, snack, or dessert. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this recipe is sure to impress your taste buds and become a favorite in your kitchen.

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