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Classic Moist Banana Bread Recipe with Crunchy Walnuts

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A moist and tender banana bread with a crunchy walnut texture, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. This easy homemade recipe uses simple ingredients and yields a comforting, crowd-pleasing loaf.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ¼ cup (60g) plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup (90g) chopped walnuts, toasted

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan and optionally line it with parchment paper.
  2. Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until fragrant and lightly browned. Set aside to cool.
  3. Mash the bananas in a large bowl using a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth with some small lumps.
  4. Add melted butter, granulated sugar, eggs, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Whisk until well blended.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  6. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet banana mixture until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  7. Fold in the toasted walnuts, reserving a small handful to sprinkle on top if desired.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle reserved walnuts evenly over the surface.
  9. Bake for 55-65 minutes, starting to check at 55 minutes by inserting a toothpick into the center. It should come out with a few moist crumbs but no raw batter.
  10. Cool the loaf in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Use ripe bananas with brown spots for best sweetness and moisture. Toast walnuts to enhance flavor and crunch. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the bread light. Use room temperature eggs for better rise. Cool completely before slicing to prevent crumbling. Tent with foil if browning too fast.

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