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Moist Banana Bread: One-Bowl Wonder for Cozy Mornings

This Moist Banana Bread combines overripe bananas and walnuts for a fluffy, comforting treat perfect for breakfast or snacks.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1 cup Sugar feel free to cut back for less sweetness
  • 2-3 medium Overripe Bananas mashed
  • 2 large Eggs room temperature
  • 1/4 cup Milk any variety works
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt can be reduced if using salted butter
  • 1 1/2 cups Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 te teaspoon Baking Soda make sure it's fresh
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Walnuts optional, can substitute with chocolate chips
Optional Toppings
  • 1/4 cup Walnut Crumbs or coconut flakes

Equipment

  • 9x5-inch loaf pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • spatula
  • Fork

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare the loaf pan by greasing it.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Mash the overripe bananas and mix in the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and sea salt.
  4. Gradually add flour and baking soda, stirring until just combined.
  5. Fold in the chopped walnuts gently until just incorporated.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and optionally sprinkle chopped walnuts on top.
  7. Bake for 55–65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the center.
  8. Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Slice and serve with butter or honey as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

This moist banana bread recipe is perfect for using overripe bananas and is a family favorite. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

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