Description
Paula Deen’s Banana Nut Bread Recipe is a delightful fusion of sweet, ripe bananas and crunchy walnuts, making it an irresistible treat for any time of day. This easy-to-follow recipe yields a moist and tender loaf that’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Whether enjoyed warm with butter or as a sandwich filled with your favorite ice cream, this banana nut bread is sure to please everyone at the table. With simple ingredients and quick preparation, you can whip up this comforting classic in no time.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 medium ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 8×4-inch loaf pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until well blended.
- Stir in the mashed bananas until just combined.
- Gently fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until incorporated.
- Add the chopped walnuts and fold gently to distribute evenly.
- Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until a knife inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for about 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg