Best 7 Banana Walnut Mini Loaves Recipes

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Banana walnut mini loaves are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are moist and flavorful, with a sweet banana flavor and crunchy walnuts. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy breakfast or a sweet snack, banana walnut mini loaves are sure to satisfy. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have these delicious mini loaves ready to enjoy.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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.

BANANA LOAF



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Moist banana loaf, delicious warmed with butter ... mmmmmmm ... This recipe can be easily doubled to make 2 loaves.

Provided by dakota kelly

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Fruit Bread Recipes     100+ Banana Bread Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup butter
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
3 ripe bananas, mashed
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in the eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition, stir in the mashed bananas.
  • In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt. Blend the banana mixture into the flour mixture; stirring just to combine. Fold in the nuts.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.4 calories, Carbohydrate 40.1 g, Cholesterol 51.3 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 298.7 mg, Sugar 20.5 g

EMILY'S BANANA-NUT MINI LOAVES WITH CHOCOLATE CHIPS



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Mini loaves of banana bread with walnuts and chocolate chips.

Provided by Just Emily

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Fruit Bread Recipes     Banana Bread     Chocolate Banana Bread Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 12

cooking spray
1 cup white sugar
½ cup unsweetened applesauce
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 very ripe bananas, mashed
¾ cup chopped walnuts
¾ cup semisweet chocolate chips
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon sea salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray an 8-count mini loaf pan with cooking spray.
  • Mix sugar, applesauce, egg, and vanilla in a large bowl with a wooden spoon. Add in bananas, walnuts, and chocolate chips and stir to combine. Add flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt and stir until completely mixed. Spoon batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick or fork inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Allow to cool for at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.4 calories, Carbohydrate 35.1 g, Cholesterol 11.6 mg, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 140.2 mg, Sugar 20.5 g

MINI BANANA BREADS



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Who doesn't love banana bread? This one's mini-sized for simple gift giving.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h

Yield 80

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (3 to 4 medium)
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped nuts, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottoms only of 10 (4 1/2x2 1/2x1 1/2-inch) mini loaf pans with shortening or cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, mix sugar and butter with spoon. Stir in eggs until well blended. Add bananas, buttermilk and vanilla; beat until smooth. Stir in flour, baking soda and salt just until moistened. Stir in nuts. Divide batter evenly among pans, filling each with about 1/2 cup batter.
  • Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes. Loosen sides of loaves from pans; remove from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 2 hours. Wrap tightly and store at room temperature up to 4 days, or refrigerate up to 10 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 45, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Slice, Sodium 55 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

BANANA-WALNUT LOAF



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You can toast slices of this all-purpose loaf for breakfast, serve it for tea in the afternoon, or top a piece with vanilla ice cream for dessert.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/4 cups sugar
3 large eggs
3 cups mashed medium very ripe bananas (about 6)
1 cup chopped toasted walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-by-5-by-3-inch (2-quart) loaf pan; set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda; set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. With mixer on low speed, add flour mixture in three additions, alternating with two additions of banana; mix until just combined. Stir in walnuts, if desired, by hand.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out with only a few moist crumbs attached, 60 to 70 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes in pan, then turn out of pan and let cool completely on a wire rack.

MINI BANANA NUT BREAD



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"This recipe won several blue ribbons at our county and Nebraska State Fairs," writes Anna Marie Moore from Aurora, Nebraska. "It's especially wonderful with black walnuts." TIP: Since this bread freezes so well, why not double the recipe and keep a loaf on hand for guests or a quick gift?

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons shortening
1/3 cup sugar
1 large egg
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup mashed ripe banana (about 1 large)
3 tablespoons chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with banana. Fold in walnuts. , Transfer to a 5-3/4x3x2-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 325° for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 85mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

BANANA CRANBERRY WALNUT LOAF



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Just a DELISH BANANA BREAD LOAF, look NO further! This is flavorful and very moist loaf. From FAMILY FUN MAG., recipe adapted with Berries and Nuts!

Provided by iLuv2cook 2

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sweet butter (softened)
1 cup sugar
2 eggs, rt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup ripened banana (approx.2/3 Bananas depending on size)
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup cranberries

Steps:

  • Preheat Oven to 325°F.
  • Grease 10x5 Loaf Pan. (smaller may cause spillage in oven by batter overflowing).
  • Sift Flour Baking Powder, Baking Soda, and Salt in Bowl (set aside).
  • Mash Bananas, add sour cream then stir to blend (set aside).
  • Cream butter with mixer (I use my Kitchenaid Mixer), add Sugar, then add eggs one at a time, beating well, stir in Vanilla Extract.
  • Add Banana/sour cream mixture~ continue to beat 3 minutes.
  • Add Flour Mixture into mixture, continue to beat 3 minutes, then stir in cranberries and walnuts.
  • Pour mixture into Loaf Pan and Bake at 325 F (yes this low OT is correct) between 60-75 minutes ~ test with toothpick in center.
  • Cool 15 minutes; remove from pan. Slice ~ Serve ~ Enjoy! Can wrap tightly and store in refrigerator for immediate use or freeze.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.9, Fat 13.9, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 59.8, Sodium 198.1, Carbohydrate 37.2, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 18.6, Protein 4.5

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your mini loaves will be.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will help to incorporate air into the batter, resulting in a lighter and more tender loaf.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition: This will help to prevent the batter from curdling.
  • Mash the bananas before adding them to the batter: This will help to distribute the banana flavor throughout the loaf.
  • Stir in the walnuts and chocolate chips just until combined: Overmixing will cause the nuts and chocolate chips to become tough.
  • Bake the mini loaves until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This will ensure that the loaves are cooked through.
  • Let the mini loaves cool completely before serving: This will help to prevent them from falling apart.

Conclusion:

The banana walnut mini loaves are quick and easy to make and are a great treat for any occasion.

They are moist and flavorful, with a sweet banana flavor and a crunchy walnut and chocolate chip topping. These loaves are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. They can also be frozen for later use.

So next time you have some ripe bananas on hand, give these banana walnut mini loaves a try. You won't be disappointed!

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