Banana Bread
A moist and flavorful banana bread that's easy to make and perfect for breakfast or a snack!
Equipment
- Loaf Pan
- Mixing Bowls:
Ingredients
- 2 cups mashed very ripe banana about 4 large
- 1/2 cup cane sugar or brown sugar
- 1/2 cup melted butter or vegetable oil plus more for greasing the pan
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts plus 2 tablespoons for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your loaf pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine mashed bananas, sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, sea salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, being careful not to overmix. Fold in the chopped walnuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle the remaining walnuts on top.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick inserted into the center.
- Let the loaf cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
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Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.