Best Ever Banana Walnut Bread Recipe

Put those ripe bananas to use in the best banana bread recipe ever. Moist and delicious, it's easy to make—one bowl, no need for a mixer!

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This banana bread has been the most popular recipe on Simply Recipes for over 10 years. Thousands of people make it every day. Why?

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Because it really is the best banana bread recipe, period. You can mix everything in one bowl, you can vary the amount of sugar or bananas. And the secret to its great flavor? Melted butter.

The beauty of this banana bread recipe is you don't need a fancy mixer! A mixing bowl, a fork to whisk the eggs, and a sturdy spoon to mix the batter are all you need. The sugar amount is flexible. The original recipe called for a cup of white sugar, but most people, including me, do just fine with 3/4 cup, and many are happy with 1/2 cup.

You can toss in a cup of chopped nuts, raisins, or chocolate chips if you want, or put the batter into muffin tins and make banana nut muffins instead. You can even go a step further and make chocolate banana bread.

Best Ever Banana Bread

I was given this banana bread recipe years ago from my friend Heidi H, who, many years before, had begged the recipe from a ski buddy’s mother—Mrs. Hockmeyer. Thanks Heidi!

This recipe calls for an 8- x 4-inch loaf pan, which produces a tall loaf. The recipe will also work in an 8 1/2- x 4 1/2-inch loaf pan, producing a slightly shorter bread. Since the pan is a bit larger, the bake time is shorter: 47 to 57 minutes. A 9- x 5-inch pan will yield an especially short but still delicious bread; bake for 45 to 55 minutes.

This recipe calls for an 8- x 4-inch loaf pan. If you are baking in an 8 1/2- x 4 1/2-inch pan, bake for 47 to 57 minutes. If baking in a 9- x 5-inch pan, bake for 45 to 55 minutes. Note that the larger pan size will produce a flatter loaf.

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The best bananas to use for banana bread are those that are over-ripe. The yellow peels should be at least half browned, and the bananas inside squishy and browning.

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Banana Bread (one Bowl)

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Is there anything better than warm banana nut bread fresh right out of the oven? I probably say that a lot, but seriously, good moist banana bread truly is one of my favorite things in the whole wide world, especially with a good cup of coffee.

I love to make banana bread, although I hardly ever have ripe bananas on hand. Sometimes I buy bananas and won’t let anyone eat them just so they could ripen and I can use them for banana bread!

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I love the banana bread from Costco, but I always find it quite sweet for my taste, however, I love how moist it is. I made it my mission over the years to make my own version but slightly sweetened, or perfectly sweetened to my taste. It’s safe to say I’ve been making this banana nut bread for decades and I’ve had plenty of time to perfect it.

Be sure to check out the tips below for the best banana bread ever, and if you follow all my tips and instructions, it will be impossible for you to fail with this recipe.

Every oven is different, so don’t worry if your bread isn’t ready after 45 minutes. Have a couple clean toothpicks ready to go, and test your bread by inserting a toothpick in the middle of the loaf. If it comes out with some batter, add an extra 5-10 minutes at a time until the toothpick comes out clean.

Best Ever One Bowl Banana Bread

If you wanted a dairy free version skip the yogurt and add applesauce instead. This is something I have always made often because hubs goes through phases and the last phase he went through he thought he was lactose intolerant, so I had to make all sorts of recipes dairy free.

1. Place the bananas on a baking sheet and bake them at 250°F for 10-20 minutes. This will depend on how ripe your bananas are to start out with. Keep an eye on them and add time as you see fit.

 an extra day, place your bananas in a paper bag and fold the top to seal off the outside air. This leaves them in a bag full of their own ethylene, which is what causes them to ripen. Adding an apple, fig, or pear to the bag will help them ripen up a bit more.

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Now it’s your opportunity to customize this heavenly bread! I love to mix some chocolate chips in my banana nut bread. Switch up the type of nuts you use, or dried fruits like raisins or cranberries are also fantastic additions!

Wrap the banana nut breadtightlywith plastic wrap or you can store it in an airtight container. It will last on your counter for3 days, or in the fridge for about one week. I love to microwave my slices of banana bread for20-30 secondsto let it soften up, especially if it’s been in the fridge.

Wrap the loaf or the individual slicesextremelywell with plastic wrap, even if they’re being stored in an airtight container. The bread will give off some moisture which can cause freezer-burn without the plastic wrap.Let it thaw completely at room temperature.

Moist And Easy Banana Nut Bread

Serving: 1 slice Calories: 325 kcal (16%) Carbohydrates: 41 g (14%) Protein: 5 g (10%) Fat: 16 g (25%) Saturated Fat: 8 g (50%) Cholesterol: 28 mg (9%) Sodium: 172 mg (7%) Potassium: 264 mg (8%) Fiber: 2 g (8%) Sugar: 22 g (24%) Vitamin A: 70 IU (1%) Vitamin C: 3.1 mg (4%) Calcium: 56 mg (6%) Iron: 1.4 mg (8%)

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Moist & Delicious Banana Nut Bread Recipe