Description
Indulge in a slice of Paula Deen’s Banana Nut Bread, a delightful treat that combines the sweetness of ripe bananas with the crunch of walnuts. This easy-to-follow recipe results in a moist and tender loaf, making it perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. With only 10 minutes of prep time and simple ingredients, you’ll be able to impress friends and family with your homemade creation. Whether enjoyed plain, topped with cream cheese, or drizzled with honey, this banana nut bread is sure to become a favorite in your home.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 medium ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 8×4-inch loaf pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, mix sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla until blended.
- Stir in mashed bananas until just combined.
- Gently fold in the flour mixture until incorporated; avoid overmixing.
- Add chopped walnuts and fold evenly through the batter.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until a knife inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 178
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 21mg