Dorothy's Banana Nut Bread

Elevate your baking game with Dorothy's Banana Nut Bread, a timeless recipe that combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the irresistible crunch of chopped walnuts. This classic quick bread is incredibly moist, thanks to a rich blend of melted butter, milk, and perfectly mashed bananas, creating a tender crumb that melts in your mouth. Hints of vanilla and just the right balance of baking soda and powder ensure a loaf that rises beautifully with a soft, fluffy texture. Ideal for breakfast, snack time, or as a homemade gift, this one-bowl wonder comes together in just 15 minutes of prep and bakes to golden perfection in under an hour. Whether served warm with a pat of butter or enjoyed plain, Dorothy's Banana Nut Bread is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for any occasion!

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 3 pieces ripe bananas
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter
• 2 pieces eggs
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.75 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Use a fork or potato masher for best results.

Step 3

Melt the butter and let it cool slightly. Add the melted butter, granulated sugar, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Mix thoroughly until well combined.

Step 4

In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the dry ingredients.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently using a spatula. Avoid overmixing to ensure the bread stays tender.

Step 6

Fold in the chopped walnuts until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Step 7

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top using a spatula.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.

Step 9

Remove the loaf pan from the oven and place it on a wire rack to cool for 10 minutes.

Step 10

Carefully remove the bread from the loaf pan and allow it to cool completely on the wire rack before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1081.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3117.2

Total Fat 119.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 37.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 498.7mg	0%
Sodium 2832.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 479.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.7g	0%
Total Sugars 249.0g
Protein 57.3g	0%

Vitamin D 95.0IU	0%
Calcium 214.7mg	0%
Iron 15.9mg	0%
Potassium 2094.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 33.4%

Protein: 7.1%

Carbs: 59.5%