You're Nuts for Bananas Banana Nut Bread

Craving a slice of comfort? "You're Nuts for Bananas Banana Nut Bread" is the ultimate fusion of moist banana bread and nutty goodness, crafted with perfectly ripe bananas, warm cinnamon, and a rich blend of granulated and brown sugar. This easy-to-make recipe balances fluffy, tender texture with the irresistible crunch of chopped walnuts or pecans in every bite. Ready in just over an hour, it’s the perfect homemade treat for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack. Whether it's served warm with a pat of butter or enjoyed as-is, this delicious banana bread will have you going nuts for seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:55 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 3 medium ripe bananas
• 150 grams granulated sugar
• 50 grams brown sugar
• 115 grams unsalted butter
• 2 units large eggs
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 240 grams all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 100 grams chopped walnuts or pecans

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth using a fork or potato masher. Set aside.

Step 3

In a separate medium bowl, whisk the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until combined.

Step 4

Add the eggs and pure vanilla extract to the sugar mixture, whisking until smooth.

Step 5

Pour the wet ingredients into the mashed bananas and stir until fully incorporated.

Step 6

In another bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.

Step 7

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently with a spatula to combine. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 8

Fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans until evenly distributed.

Step 9

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it out evenly.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 11

Remove from the oven and let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 12

Slice and enjoy your freshly baked 'You're Nuts for Bananas Banana Nut Bread'!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1127.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3625.7

Total Fat 178.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 67.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 626.6mg	0%
Sodium 2617.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 481.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.9g	0%
Total Sugars 245.7g
Protein 58.3g	0%

Vitamin D 80IU	0%
Calcium 265.5mg	0%
Iron 18.0mg	0%
Potassium 2184.3mg	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: 42.7%

Protein: 6.2%

Carbs: 51.1%