Breads/ Muffins & Pastries

Banana Nut Bread

Banana Bread.  Mmmmm…made from scratch, full of ripe bananas, spices and nuts.  And this recipe makes two loaves.

I already have one banana bread recipe on the blog already (which I LOVE), but I wanted to make one with nuts, because that’s traditional.

Banana Nut Bread

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Serves: 2 Loafs Cooking Time: 45-50 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 1 cup white granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 eggs, room temperature
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup milk (I used unsweetened vanilla almond milk)
  • 4-5 over ripe bananas, mashed (approximately 2 cups)
  • 1-1/2 cups chopped nuts (I used one 6-ounce package Old Dog Ranch Maple Walnuts)

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 350-degrees. Line two 9-inch x 5-inch loaf pans with parchment paper and spray the bottom and sides of the parchment paper with baking spray. Set aside.

2

In the bowl of your stand mixer, affixed with the paddle attachment, add the butter, oil, white sugar and brown sugar. Mix on medium-high speed until light and fluffy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed. Add the eggs to the mixture, one at a time, mixing the first egg in completely before adding the second egg. Add in the vanilla extract.

3

Change the mixer to low speed, and slowly add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg into the mixer. As the dry ingredients are being mixed, slowly stream in the milk to the batter. Add the mashed bananas and mix until incorporated. Remove the bowl from the mixer and fold in the chopped walnuts.

4

Pour the batter evenly into two prepared loaf pans. Bake the loaves in 350-degree oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out without raw batter on it.

5

Remove baked bread from the oven and set on a wire rack to cool. Once the banana bread has cooled, use the parchment paper to lift the bread out of the pan, and then cut into desired sized slices.

Notes

Store banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature. Bread stays fresh for 3-4 days. Baked bread can also be wrapped in plastic wrap and placed in a freezer safe ziplock bag, and frozen for up to two months.

 

Mmmmm….full of nuts!  If you have a nut allergy, just leave the nuts out when making the recipe!

XOXO,

Kelly

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18 Comments

  • Reply
    Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen
    November 7, 2017 at 6:20 AM

    Girl, I have three bananas in my freezer that look just like that! I stuck them in the back so I wouldn’t have to see them every time I open the door. How does something that looks so gross bake into something so delicious? It’s past time for me to make them into some banana bread :). Happy Tuesday, Kelly!

    • Reply
      Kelly
      November 8, 2017 at 10:34 AM

      Heheheh I know, right?! You definitely need to make some yummy banana bread 🙂 Have a great week Kelsie! XOXO

  • Reply
    Jill
    November 7, 2017 at 12:30 PM

    I love this cake! bet it delicious with a cup of coffee in the morning!

    • Reply
      Kelly
      November 8, 2017 at 10:40 AM

      Thanks Jill! It’s totally perfect with a cup of coffee 🙂

  • Reply
    Katherine | Love In My Oven
    November 7, 2017 at 1:43 PM

    I love banana bread so much. Nothing beats a classic!! My black bananas in the fridge totally gross me out, haha but they make the best bread!! Love the addition of the nuts! Yum! XO

    • Reply
      Kelly
      November 8, 2017 at 10:41 AM

      Heheheh I totally agree! But those black bananas make the best bread for sure 🙂 XOXO

  • Reply
    Maria Doss
    November 7, 2017 at 9:25 PM

    You are totally right Kelly! Quick breads are more of a cake than a bread. But, who cares right? Nothing like a warm slice of banana bread with a cup of coffee and nuts make them more special for sure. Have a great week Kelly.

    • Reply
      Kelly
      November 8, 2017 at 10:42 AM

      Thanks Maria! I totally agree! Have a great weekend too my dear 🙂 XOXO

  • Reply
    Deepika|TheLoveOfCakes
    November 8, 2017 at 3:53 AM

    Banana bread is so comforting! It’s like the best thing for breakfast.. Yours looks perfectly spiced and nutty..I love the extra crunch on the top with those caramel sugar crumbs !!

    • Reply
      Kelly
      November 8, 2017 at 10:43 AM

      Thanks Deepika! I loooooove banana bread 🙂 Have a great day my dear! XOXO

  • Reply
    Kim | The Baking ChocolaTess
    November 8, 2017 at 5:46 AM

    Kelly! I’ll take a big ol’ hunk of that gorgeous loaf! YUM!!! You can never go wrong with banana bread and adding goodies! <3

    • Reply
      Kelly
      November 8, 2017 at 10:43 AM

      Thanks Kim! I couldn’t agree more 🙂 Have a great day! XOXO

  • Reply
    Momma
    November 8, 2017 at 11:22 AM

    Ok, I see technically I contributed to this yummy loaf of banana bread so there should be some reward for that right? This is one of my all time favorites and I absolutely never thought of putting over ripe bananas in the freezer for later 🙂 We have a new coffee place right across the street from my office and the only thing missing is a slice of your bread to go with it! (I’m learning to like coffee, actually Mocha) xoxoxo momma

    • Reply
      Kelly
      November 8, 2017 at 11:24 AM

      What?!?!?! You are drinking coffee??? OMG! Maybe I need to make a deal with the coffee shop and supply them with some of my treats hehehe. And I will make you a loaf of banana bread any time 🙂 love you! XOXOX

  • Reply
    Ashika | Gardening Foodie
    November 8, 2017 at 11:31 AM

    I am calling it bread so that I can that I can tell myself that it is fine to have it for breakfast ( but its cake definitely) just don’t tell my brain that. I love your recipe, it is such a classic …super delicious.

    • Reply
      Kelly
      November 9, 2017 at 7:53 AM

      Hehehe thanks Ashika!!! I think since we call it bread, we can have two slices. Like a sandwich hehehe 🙂 XOXO

  • Reply
    thefrizzybaker
    November 8, 2017 at 1:34 PM

    This loaf looks and sounds delicious! And a whole box just for sprinkles is completely necessary, I totally get that!

    • Reply
      Kelly
      November 9, 2017 at 7:54 AM

      Thanks darling!! And I know my fellow food bloggers know all about having containers of sprinkles, different chocolate chips, candies, etc hehehe 🙂 XOXO

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