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Classic Moist Banana Bread with Walnuts

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A moist and tender banana bread with a perfect crunchy walnut texture, made with simple pantry ingredients and toasted walnuts for extra flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 3/4 cup (150g) brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup (75g) walnuts, chopped and toasted

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper if desired, letting some overhang for easy removal.
  2. Toast the walnuts by spreading them on a baking sheet and baking for 5-7 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning. Set aside to cool.
  3. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth with a few small lumps remaining.
  4. Add melted, cooled butter to the mashed bananas. Stir in brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until combined and smooth.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  6. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet banana mixture using a spatula or wooden spoon, mixing just until no flour pockets remain. Avoid overmixing.
  7. Fold in the toasted walnuts, reserving a handful to sprinkle on top if desired.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top evenly.
  9. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Start checking at 50 minutes to avoid overbaking.
  10. Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for natural sweetness and moisture. Toast walnuts before adding to batter to keep them crunchy. Avoid overmixing to prevent a dense loaf. Tent with foil if browning too quickly. Let bread cool completely before slicing to prevent crumbling.

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Keywords: banana bread, walnuts, moist banana bread, crunchy walnuts, easy banana bread, homemade banana bread, quick banana bread

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