Description
Indulge in the rich, comforting flavors of Paula Deen’s Banana Nut Bread Recipe, a delightful treat perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. This easy banana nut bread is packed with ripe bananas and crunchy walnuts, ensuring a moist texture and irresistible sweetness that the whole family will adore. With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip this up in no time, making it an ideal choice for busy mornings or unexpected guests. Plus, it freezes beautifully, allowing you to savor this delicious loaf whenever cravings strike!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons baking soda
- Pinch salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 medium ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 8×4-inch loaf pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla until combined.
- Stir in mashed bananas until just combined.
- Gently fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until blended; avoid overmixing.
- Fold in walnuts evenly throughout the batter.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until a knife inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg