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Banana Bread Recipe with Toasted Walnuts

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A cozy and easy banana bread recipe featuring toasted walnuts for a nutty crunch and rich flavor. Perfect for a comforting snack or casual brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • ¾ cup (150g) packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup (90g) toasted walnuts, roughly chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch (23×13 cm) loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray, then line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
  2. Toast the walnuts: Place ¾ cup (90g) walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat. Stir frequently for about 5 minutes until fragrant and lightly browned. Remove from heat and let cool.
  3. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt. Set aside.
  4. Mash the bananas: In a large bowl, mash 3 ripe bananas with a fork until mostly smooth but with some texture.
  5. Add wet ingredients: Stir in ½ cup (115g) melted butter, ¾ cup (150g) packed brown sugar, 2 large eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract into the mashed bananas. Mix until just combined.
  6. Combine wet and dry: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula. Fold gently until just incorporated.
  7. Add toasted walnuts: Fold in about half of the toasted walnuts, reserving the rest for topping.
  8. Pour batter into pan: Scrape the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Sprinkle remaining toasted walnuts evenly on top.
  9. Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 55-65 minutes. Begin checking at 55 minutes by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Tent with foil if top browns too fast.
  10. Cool: Remove from oven and let the bread cool in the pan for about 15 minutes. Then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Use ripe bananas for best flavor and moisture. Toast walnuts carefully over medium heat to avoid burning. Fold batter gently to keep bread tender. Line loaf pan with parchment paper for easy removal. Reduce brown sugar to ½ cup if bananas are very sweet. Let bread cool completely before slicing to avoid crumbling.

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