Published Mar 07, 2020 Updated Aug 27, 2024
Banana Nut Bread Recipe
Banana nut bread is one of the most loved banana bread recipes. The reason is simple: everyone loves nuts. Nuts add so much texture, nutty and earthy flavors to the bread, making this recipe so popular. This is an easy and the best banana nut bread recipe that you can make in a jiffy. The bread is super moist, best-ever, fail-proof and novice baker friendly.
What Kind Of Nuts To Use
Walnuts are best for this recipe. They add nutty flavors and crunchy texture to the banana bread. All you have to do is buy walnut halves, chop them into small pieces and add to the batter. Other nuts you might consider are pecan and pine nuts, which also add earthy texture and flavor to the recipe. If you use pine nuts, there is no need to chop them since they are small.
Recipe Ingredients
This easy recipe calls for the following ingredients:
Unsalted butter White sugar or brown sugar All-purpose flour or cake flour Baking powder and baking soda Mashed bananas Heavy whipping cream Walnuts
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How To Make Banana Nut Bread
It’s very easy to make the bread. First, you mash overripe bananas and preheat the oven. Next, you cream butter and sugar until fluffy before adding eggs, whipping cream and mashed bananas. Then, make the batter by adding flour, baking soda and chopped nuts. The final step is baking the banana nut bread batter in the oven for 60 minutes.
What To Serve With Banana Nut Bread
Serve this bread with a cup of coffee, tea or hot chocolate. For an afternoon tea party, I recommend the following recipes. I hope you enjoy this post as much as I do. If you try my recipe, please leave a comment and consider giving it a 5-star rating. For more easy and delicious recipes, explore my Recipe Index, and stay updated by subscribing to my newsletter and following me on Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram for new updates.
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