Banana Nut Bread

Overview

Banana Nut Bread is a sweet, moist quick bread made with overripe bananas and chopped nuts. It's perfect for breakfast, dessert, or snack time.

Ingredients

• 2–3 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1/3 cup melted butter
• 1/2 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp baking soda
• Pinch of salt
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, mix mashed bananas with melted butter.
3. Stir in sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla.
4. Sprinkle baking soda and salt over the mixture, then mix in flour until just combined.
5. Fold in chopped nuts.
6. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips

• Use overripe bananas for maximum sweetness and flavor.
• Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender.
• Optional: add chocolate chips or cinnamon for extra flavor.