If you have a few ripe bananas sitting on your counter, don’t throw them away! This moist and flavorful Homemade Walnut Banana Bread is the perfect way to transform overripe bananas into a delicious treat. Soft, tender, and packed with crunchy walnuts, it’s ideal for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or dessert with a cup of coffee.
Whether you’re an experienced baker or trying banana bread for the first time, this easy recipe comes together with simple pantry ingredients and fills your kitchen with an irresistible aroma.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Super moist and fluffy
Perfect use for overripe bananas
Loaded with crunchy walnuts
Easy one-bowl recipe
Great for breakfast, snacks, or dessert
Freezer-friendly
Ingredients
3 ripe bananas, mashed
2 large eggs
½ cup (120 ml) vegetable oil or melted butter
¾ cup (150 g) brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¾ cup chopped walnuts (plus extra for topping)
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease and lightly flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan, or line it with parchment paper.
Step 2: Mix the Wet Ingredients
In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
Add the eggs, oil (or melted butter), brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Whisk until fully combined.
Step 3: Combine the Dry Ingredients
In another bowl, whisk together:
Flour
Baking soda
Baking powder
Salt
Cinnamon
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the banana mixture until just combined.
Do not overmix.
Fold in the chopped walnuts.
Step 4: Bake
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
Sprinkle additional chopped walnuts over the top.
Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
If the top browns too quickly, loosely cover with foil during the last 15 minutes.
Step 5: Cool
Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes.
Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Serving Suggestions
Enjoy it:
Warm with butter
Drizzled with honey
Spread with cream cheese
With peanut butter
Alongside coffee or tea
Storage
Room Temperature: Up to 3 days in an airtight container.
Refrigerator: Up to 1 week.
Freezer: Wrap slices individually and freeze for up to 3 months.
Tips for Perfect Banana Bread
The riper the bananas, the sweeter the bread.
Don’t overmix the batter to keep the loaf soft.
Toast the walnuts first for extra flavor.
Add chocolate chips for an extra indulgent version.
Let the bread cool before slicing for the best texture.
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