Best 15 Best Banana Nut Bread Ever Recipes

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If you're looking for the best banana nut bread recipe ever, you've come to the right place. This article will provide you with everything you need to know to make a delicious and moist loaf of banana nut bread that is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. We'll cover the ingredients you'll need, the steps involved in making the bread, and some tips for achieving the perfect loaf. So whether you're a beginner baker or a seasoned pro, get ready to embark on a baking adventure that will yield the best banana nut bread you've ever tasted!

Here are our top 15 tried and tested recipes!

MY FAVORITE BANANA BREAD



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With its super-moist texture, buttery banana and brown sugar flavors, and incredibly soft crumb, this is the best ever banana bread recipe. You'll need 4 ripe bananas to begin.

Provided by Sally

Categories     Bread

Time 3h

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup (1 stick or 115g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
3/4 cup (150g) packed light or dark brown sugar
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1/3 cup (80g) plain yogurt or sour cream, at room temperature (I use Greek yogurt)
2 cups (460g) mashed bananas (about 4 large ripe bananas)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
optional: 3/4 cup (100g) chopped pecans or walnuts

Steps:

  • Adjust the oven rack to the lower third position and preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or coat with nonstick spray. Set aside.
  • Whisk the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon together in a large bowl.
  • Using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle or whisk attachment, beat the butter and brown sugar together on high speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. On medium speed, add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the yogurt, mashed bananas, and vanilla extract on medium speed until combined. With the mixer running on low speed, slowly beat the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until no flour pockets remain. Do not overmix. Fold in the nuts, if using.
  • Spoon the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 60-65 minutes. Loosely cover the bread with aluminum foil after 30 minutes to help prevent the top and sides from getting too brown. A toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf will come out clean when the bread is done. Remove from the oven and allow the bread to cool completely in the pan set on a wire rack.
  • Cover and store banana bread at room temperature for 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Banana bread tastes best on day 2 after the flavors have settled together. See post above for freezing instructions.

JOY'S EASY BANANA BREAD



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This easy banana bread recipe is quick to prepare, and everyone always comes back for seconds!

Provided by Joy

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     Breakfast Bread Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 ripe bananas, mashed
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
¼ cup melted butter
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  • Combine bananas, sugar, egg, and butter together in a bowl. Mix flour and baking soda together in a separate bowl; stir into banana mixture until batter is just mixed. Stir salt into batter. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the bread comes out clean, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 calories, Carbohydrate 42.4 g, Cholesterol 30.8 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 398.8 mg, Sugar 24.4 g

THE BEST BANANA BREAD



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The batter for this easy-to-make banana bread is enriched with sour cream, which gives it a subtle tang and super moist texture. In order to avoid this quick bread becoming tough and chewy, don't overmix the batter.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Yield Makes 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, at room temperature, plus more for pan
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup mashed very ripe bananas
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-by-5-by-3-inch loaf pan; set aside. In an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and beat to incorporate.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Add to the butter mixture and mix until just combined. Add bananas, sour cream, and vanilla; mix to combine. Stir in nuts and pour into prepared pan.
  • Bake until a cake tester inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 1 hour 10 minutes. Let rest in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a rack to cool.

BANANA NUT BREAD



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The very best recipe for an easy, moist loaf of homemade Banana Nut Bread!

Provided by Blair Lonergan

Categories     bread

Time 3h5m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
Pinch of nutmeg
Pinch of cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups mashed banana ((about 3 large or 4 medium very ripe bananas))
6 tablespoons salted butter, melted and slightly cooled
¾ cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8½ x 4½-inch loaf pan and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, sift or whisk together flour, nutmeg, cinnamon, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
  • In a separate large bowl, whisk together mashed banana, melted butter, sugar, egg and vanilla extract.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined. Fold in the walnuts.
  • Pour batter into prepared loaf pan. Bake until the bread is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 50-60 minutes. Do not overbake.
  • Remove from the oven, unmold from the pan, and cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 slice, Calories 250 kcal, Carbohydrate 32 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 29 mg, Sodium 196 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 16 g

MOIST & DELICIOUS BANANA NUT BREAD



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I got this recipe when I was 12 and have used it for the past 33 years and haven't found one better! My son used it when he was 12 at the California State Fair and won a first place ribbon with it. It is just simply delicious & moist. I either make a loaf or put it into muffin cups & make muffins for my kids to grab in the morning on their way to school. Using margarine makes the muffins come out in a better form, but the butter has a better flavor, so I usually use 1/2 of each to get the best of both worlds.

Provided by sktaggart

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h20m

Yield 18 muffins, 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup butter (or margarine)
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs (beaten)
3 ripe bananas, smashed (about 1 cup)
1/4 cup milk
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2-1 cup chopped pecans (optional) or 1/2-1 cup walnuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Cream butter & sugar. Add vanilla & eggs. Combine dry ingredients, add alternately with bananas & milk. Add nuts if desired. Grease & flour 1 bread pan (2-3 smaller pans) or pour into muffin cups. For loaf bake at 350 for 45-60 minute Muffins 350 for 20-25min. Enjoy!
  • *Note- I usually use a smaller bread pan to make the 2 loaves, or use a larger one and just make 1 big loaf, but it will need to bake longer. I adjusted the time because people had been saying it was over baking, now people are saying it's under baked. I would use the old fashion test of a tooth pick at 45 min, then at 1 hour -- up to 1 hour & 30 min if needed. Hope that helps!

BEST EVER BANANA BREAD



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Whenever I pass a display of bananas in the grocery store, I can almost smell the wonderful aroma of my best banana bread recipe. It really is amazingly good! -Gert Kaiser, Kenosha, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 loaf (16 pieces).

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 medium ripe bananas, mashed (1 cup)
1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, stir together flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. In another bowl, combine the eggs, bananas, oil, buttermilk and vanilla; add to flour mixture, stirring just until combined. Fold in nuts. , Pour into a greased or parchment-lined 9x5-in. loaf pan. If desired, sprinkle with additional walnuts. Bake until a toothpick comes out clean, 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours. Cool in pan for 15 minutes before removing to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Fat 12g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 166mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

THE BEST BANANA BREAD RECIPE IN THE WORLD



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This is the Best Banana Bread Recipe in the World. No seriously, it is.

Provided by Tanya

Categories     Breakfast     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 10

⅓ cup unsalted butter
3 ripe bananas (peeled)
1 teaspoon baking soda
Pinch of salt
¾ cup brown sugar (packed)
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cup All Purpose Flour
½ cup sour cream
½ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 4x8 inch loaf pan. Set aside.
  • Place butter in a large microwavable dish and place in microwave to melt. Use 30 second increments until butter is fully melted.
  • Add in ripe bananas and mash with a fork, ensure that butter coats the bananas.
  • Add baking soda, salt, brown sugar, sour cream, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and large egg to bowl. Stir to combine. Stir in the flour.
  • Pour batter into greased loaf pan. Bake in preheated oven on center rack for 50 minutes to 1 hour, or until a toothpick entered in the center comes out clean.
  • Remove from oven and allow bread to cool in pan for about 5 minutes. Then place on cooling rack to allow to cool completely. Enjoy :)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 411 kcal, Carbohydrate 65 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 64 mg, Sodium 334 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 34 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GREATEST BANANA NUT BREAD EVER



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This is the best banana nut bread ever. The crusty top and moist center is heavenly. I'll never make any but this. I make it and give it out at Christmas as mini loafs to all my neighbors and friends. Everyone raves about it. You have to try it.

Provided by Vseward Chef-V

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h20m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups sugar
3/4 cup butter (1 stick & 1/4)
3 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups bananas, ripe mashed
1/2 cup sour cream
3 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 1/2 cups walnuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat Oven to 325°F.
  • Lightly butter and flour two 8" x 4" loaf pans, or 6 mini loaf pans. Baking time for mini's 50 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, cream sugar, butter and vanilla until fluffy. Stir in eggs one at a time, beating with each addition.
  • Stir in bananas and sour cream.
  • In a second bowl, combine flour, soda, baking powder, cinnamon and walnuts; stir into banana mixture just until combined.
  • Pour into pans. Bake about 55-60 minutes for large loaf pans or 50 minutes for 6 mini loaves.
  • Ovens vary - check bread with toothpick, when it comes out clean remove from oven - cool on wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.2, Fat 12.3, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 41, Sodium 131.8, Carbohydrate 43.1, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 26.9, Protein 4.1

BEST EVER BANANA BREAD



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This is the easiest and most delicious banana bread you'll ever make! It's moist, loaded with banana flavor, and only takes 10 minutes to prepare.

Provided by Lily Ernst

Categories     breakfast

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 & 3/4 (220g) cups all-purpose flour
1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
1 tsp (5ml) baking soda
1/2 tsp (2.5ml) salt
1 & 1/2 cups (355g) overripe mashed bananas (about 4 medium)
1/2 cup (125ml) vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 tsp (5ml) vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325F and grease a 9×5″ loaf pan.
  • In a large bowl, toss together the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Add to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 calories, Sugar 20.2 g, Sodium 214.5 mg, Fat 10.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 37.1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 3.2 g, Cholesterol 31 mg

THE BEST BANANA BREAD RECIPE (EVER.)



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The best banana bread ever, this recipe is super easy, adaptable, and delivers great results every time!

Provided by Audra

Categories     Quick bread

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 stick of butter, melted (1/2 cup)
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup of sour cream or greek yogurt*
3 very ripe bananas, mashed (I usually use medium-large sized ones)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F. Grease or spray a 9 inch loaf pan, set aside In a large bowl whisk together the melted butter, and sugars. Add the eggs one and a time and vanilla and whisk until smooth. Sprinkle the flour, baking soda and salt over the butter mixture and stir to mix until just combined. Fold in the bananas and sour cream. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake 60 minutes or until crust is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool until warm before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories

DELICIOUSLY MOIST BANANA BREAD RECIPE



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Learn how to make deliciously moist banana bread with this quick and easy recipe.

Provided by insanelygood

Categories     Breakfast     Desserts     Featured

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup butter (melted)
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
2 medium bananas (mashed)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the butter and sugar. Add the eggs, vanilla and lemon juice. Mix well. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Once fully combined, pour into the butter mixture. Mix until smooth.
  • Mash the bananas with a fork or a potato masher. Fold in the sour cream, walnuts and mashed bananas. Spread the mixture evenly into the greased 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 60 minutes (or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center of the loaf).
  • Remove from oven and allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then remove and place on a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218 cal

BEST BANANA BREAD EVER



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This banana bread has wonderful reviews. It's one of our most popular recipes. Easy to make and always delicious!

Provided by The Southern Lady Cooks

Categories     bread

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 stick butter or 8 tablespoons or 1/2 cup (melted)
1/2 cup white granulated sugar
1/3 cup sour cream
2 eggs
3 medium sized bananas (mashed)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup chopped nuts ((pecans or walnuts), Optional)
3/4 cup powdered sugar
3 tablespoons milk (more or less)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Whisk together flour and baking soda in a large bowl and set aside. Combine melted butter, sugar, sour cream, eggs, bananas and vanilla extract. Stir together with a spoon. Add to flour mixture and mix well with spoon. Spray a 9 x 5 loaf pan with cooking spray and add batter to pan. Add swirl.

BANANA BREAD RECIPE



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Simply the perfect Banana Bread recipe. Moist, quick and easy to make with a soft, tender crumb. Truly the best Banana Bread I've ever had and our favorite way to use up ripe bananas!

Provided by Trish - Mom On Timeout

Categories     bread     Breakfast     Snack

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 to 4 ripe bananas (mashed should be about 1 ¼ cups (anywhere from 1 to 1 ½ cups will work))
3/4 cup granulated sugar (can use a combination of brown sugar and granulated sugar (see post))
2 large eggs
6 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
1/3 cup sour cream (plain Greek yogurt can be used instead)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray with nonstick cooking spray or grease and flour the bottom and sides of an 8½ x 4½ inch loaf pan. (Can also butter pan and sprinkle with sugar or a combination of sugar and cinnamon.) Set aside.
  • Whisk together flour, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl.
  • Mash bananas in a large bowl using a potato masher, fork, or a mixer. There can be some small chunks remaining, it doesn't have to be completely smooth.
  • Whisk in sugar, eggs, melted butter, sour cream and vanilla extract.
  • Add flour mixture and stir in gently just until combined. Transfer to the prepared loaf pan and use the spatula to smooth the top.
  • Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. If bread starts to get too brown on top, tent with foil for the last 10 minutes.
  • Let bread cool on cooling rack in loaf pan for 15 to 20 minutes. Invert the loaf pan and carefully remove banana bread. Let bread continue to cool on the rack for another hour or more. Slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 kcal, Carbohydrate 35 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 49 mg, Sodium 207 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 16 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BANANA WALNUT BREAD



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Walnuts star in this easy-to-make Banana Walnut Bread recipe from Food Network Kitchen. Slice it up and serve with coffee or tea.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for preparing the pan
1 cup sugar
3 very ripe bananas, peeled, and mashed with a fork (about 1 cup)
1/2 cup toasted walnut pieces

Steps:

  • Sift the flour, baking soda, and salt into a medium bowl, set aside. Whisk the eggs and vanilla together in a liquid measuring cup with a spout, set aside. Lightly brush a 9 by 5 by 3-inch loaf pan with butter. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a standing mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or with an electric hand-held mixer, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually pour the egg mixture into the butter while mixing until incorporated. Add the bananas (the mixture will appear to be curdled, so don't worry), and remove the bowl from the mixer.
  • With a rubber spatula, mix in the flour mixture until just incorporated. Fold in the nuts and transfer the batter to the prepared pan. Bake for 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean. Cool the bread in the pan on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Turn the bread out of the pan and let cool completely on the rack. Wrap in plastic wrap. The banana bread is best if served the next day.

BEST EVER BANANA BREAD



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This really is the best banana bread I have ever tasted. Very moist and it freezes well. I also bake this in 3 small loaf pans however you may need to shorten the baking time.

Provided by Rose

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

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 eggs, beaten
⅓ cup buttermilk
½ cup vegetable oil
1 cup mashed bananas
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Spray one 9x5 inch loaf pan with non-stick spray coating.
  • Blend together the eggs, buttermilk, oil and bananas.
  • Sift together the sugar, flour, baking soda and salt. Add to banana mixture and stir in pecans. Mix well.
  • Pour into prepared loaf pan and bake 1 hour and 20 minutes or until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.8 calories, Carbohydrate 44.2 g, Cholesterol 31.3 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 221.1 mg, Sugar 27.9 g

Tips:

  • For a sweeter bread, use overripe bananas.
  • To add extra moisture, use melted butter instead of oil.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to regular milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
  • Be sure to grease and flour your loaf pan before baking to prevent the bread from sticking.
  • Bake the bread until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the bread cool completely before slicing and serving.

Conclusion:

Banana nut bread is a classic quick bread that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its moist texture, sweet banana flavor, and crunchy walnuts, it's the perfect snack or breakfast item. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner, this recipe is sure to produce a delicious loaf of banana nut bread that you'll love. So next time you have some ripe bananas on hand, give this recipe a try!

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