This delicious homemade banana nut bread is made using ripe bananas and a blend of all-purpose flour, sugar, and nuts, creating a perfect balance of flavors. It’s easy to prepare and makes for a delightful snack or breakfast option.
1: Preheat your oven to 320°F.
2: In a mixing bowl, mash 3 ripe bananas.
3: Add 1.5 cups of all purpose flour, 0.75 cups of sugar, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, 0.5 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1 stick of melted unsalted butter, 2 eggs, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Mix well.
4: Fold in 1 cup of chopped walnuts.
5: Pour the batter into a prepared loaf pan.
6: Bake in the preheated oven at 320°F for 30 minutes.
7: Increase the temperature to 350°F and bake for an additional 35 minutes.
8: Check doneness with a toothpick before removing from the oven.