BANANA-WALNUT MINI LOAVES

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We have many walnut trees in Pennsylvania. You have to collect and crack a lot of nuts for a pound of meat-but oh how good the baked goods taste!-Lee Sauers, Mifflinburg, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 6 loaves (4 slices each) and 1 cup spread.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1-1/3 cups mashed ripe bananas (2 to 3 medium)
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cardamom
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup chopped black walnuts
CINNAMON SPREAD:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in bananas. , Combine the flour, cardamom, baking soda, cinnamon and nutmeg; gradually add to banana mixture just until moistened. Fold in walnuts. , Pour into six greased 4-1/2x2-1/2x1-1/2-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 22-26 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , In a small bowl, combine the spread ingredients. Serve with bread. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 114mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Jeon tuba
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These mini loaves are a great way to use up overripe bananas. They're also a healthier alternative to traditional banana bread.


Najjombwe Hadijah
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I made these mini loaves for my friends and they loved them! They said they were the best banana bread they've ever had.


tyree williams
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These mini loaves are the perfect size for a quick snack or breakfast. They're also great for packing in lunches.


Kelly Adewale
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I substituted the walnuts for chocolate chips. The mini loaves were still delicious!


Kwame Jonny
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These mini loaves are a great way to get kids involved in baking. They're easy to make and they're always a hit.


Biruk Taye
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I love the fact that these mini loaves are made with whole wheat flour. They're a healthier option than traditional banana bread.


2B MAX
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These mini loaves are the perfect size for individual servings. They're also great for freezing and reheating later.


Phelly Jongilanga
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I'm not a big baker, but these mini loaves were so easy to make. I'm definitely going to try more of your recipes.


MANIK ISLAM JIBON
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These mini loaves are a great way to use up overripe bananas. They're also a healthier alternative to traditional banana bread.


Meki Mani
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I love the combination of bananas and walnuts in these mini loaves. They're so flavorful and moist.


Sochima Paul
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These mini loaves are the perfect grab-and-go breakfast or snack. They're also great for packing in lunches.


Mahin Ff
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I made these mini loaves for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.


Sabbir Vlog
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I've made these mini loaves several times and they always turn out great. They're a family favorite.


janice durham
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These mini loaves were the perfect addition to my brunch menu. They were easy to make and everyone loved them.


Gyalchen Shepra
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I followed the recipe exactly and my mini loaves turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Jane Abooki
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These mini loaves were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Mbalazi Patrick
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I'm not a big fan of bananas, but I really enjoyed these mini loaves. The walnuts added a nice flavor and the bread was very moist.


body theief
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My kids loved these mini loaves! They were the perfect size for their little hands.


Shirish Khadka
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I made these mini loaves for breakfast this morning and they were delicious! They were so easy to make and they turned out perfect.


Viola Crowder
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These banana walnut mini loaves were a hit at my last potluck! They were moist and flavorful, and the walnuts added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making these again.