Moist, bakery-style banana bread with toasted walnuts and a golden crust. The best way to use overripe bananas — perfect for breakfast, snacks, or freezing for later.
Prep: 15 min | Bake: 60 min | Total: 1 hr 15 min | Makes: 1 loaf
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Simple ingredients from any USA grocery store.
- Clear step-by-step directions.
- Family-tested comfort food.
Ingredients
- 3 very ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1.5 cups flour
- 3/4 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×5 loaf pan.
- Mix mashed bananas, butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla.
- Stir in baking soda and salt, then flour until just combined. Fold in walnuts.
- Bake 55–65 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes in pan, then on a rack.
Tips for Success
- Very spotty bananas = best flavor.
- Add chocolate chips for a dessert twist.
- Wrap and freeze slices for quick breakfasts.
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