Banana Nut Bread

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🍌 Banana Nut Bread – Full Recipe Guide

📖 Description

Banana Nut Bread is a moist, flavorful quick bread made using ripe bananas and crunchy nuts, usually walnuts or pecans. It’s lightly sweet, soft inside, and perfect for breakfast, tea-time, dessert, or a healthy snack. This classic homemade bread is simple, comforting, and loved worldwide.

⏱️ Time & Servings

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes

  • Cook Time: 50–60 minutes

  • Total Time: ~1 hour 15 minutes

  • Servings: 8–10 slices

📝 Ingredients

Dry Ingredients:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 tsp baking soda

  • ½ tsp salt

  • ½ tsp cinnamon (optional)

Wet Ingredients:

  • 3 ripe bananas (mashed)

  • ¾ cup sugar (white or brown)

  • ½ cup melted butter or oil

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 tsp vanilla essence

Add-ins:

  • ¾ cup chopped walnuts or pecans

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease a loaf pan.

  2. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.

  3. In another bowl, mash bananas and mix with sugar.

  4. Add eggs, melted butter/oil, and vanilla. Mix well.

  5. Gradually fold in dry ingredients.

  6. Gently fold in chopped nuts.

  7. Pour batter into prepared pan.

  8. Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

  9. Cool for 10–15 minutes before slicing.

⭐ Tips for Perfect Banana Nut Bread

  • Use very ripe bananas (brown spots = more sweetness).

  • Do not overmix batter — it makes bread dense.

  • Add chocolate chips or raisins for extra flavor.

  • Cover top loosely with foil if browning too fast.

  • Let bread cool fully before slicing for clean cuts.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

  • Warm with butter or honey

  • With tea, coffee, or milk

  • As breakfast toast

  • As a healthy snack for kids

🧮 Nutritional Information (Per Slice – Approx.)

  • Calories: 210 kcal

  • Carbohydrates: 28 g

  • Protein: 4 g

  • Fat: 9 g

  • Fiber: 2 g

  • Sugar: 14 g

(Values may vary depending on ingredients used.)

💪 Health Benefits

  • 🍌 Bananas: Rich in potassium, energy, digestion support

  • 🌰 Nuts: Good fats, brain health, protein

  • 🍞 Whole grain option: Better fiber & digestion

  • ⚡ Provides quick energy & satiety

  • ❤️ Supports heart health

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)

Q1: Can I make it without eggs?

Yes! Replace eggs with:

  • ½ cup yogurt OR

  • ¼ cup applesauce per egg

Q2: How to make it healthier?

Use:

  • Whole wheat flour

  • Brown sugar or honey

  • Olive or coconut oil

Q3: How long does it stay fresh?

  • Room temp: 2–3 days

  • Refrigerator: Up to 7 days

  • Freezer: Up to 3 months

Q4: Can I make muffins instead?

Yes! Bake in muffin trays at 180°C for 18–22 minutes.

Q5: Which nuts work best?

  • Walnuts (classic)

  • Pecans

  • Almonds

  • Hazelnuts

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