Best 7 Candied Pecan Banana Bread Recipes

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If you're looking for a sweet and nutty treat, candied pecan banana bread is the perfect choice. This delicious bread is made with a combination of ripe bananas, chopped pecans, and brown sugar. The candied pecans add a nice crunch and a bit of extra sweetness, while the bananas give the bread a moist and tender texture. This bread is also incredibly easy to make, making it perfect for busy weeknights or weekend brunches. Serve it with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream for a truly special dessert. So grab a few ripe bananas and some chopped pecans, and let's get baking!

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BANANA BREAD WITH PECANS



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     dessert

Time 2h50m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 overripe bananas
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup pecans, finely chopped
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and lightly grease a 9 by 5-inch loaf pan.
  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
  • Mash 2 of the bananas with a fork in a small bowl so they still have a bit of texture. With an electric mixer fitted with a wire whisk, whip the remaining bananas and sugar together for a good 3 minutes; you want a light and fluffy banana cream. Add the melted butter, eggs, and vanilla; beat well and scrape down the sides of the bowl. Mix in the dry ingredients just until incorporated; no need to overly blend. Fold in the nuts and the mashed bananas with a rubber spatula. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Give the pan a good rap on the counter to get any air bubbles out.
  • Bake for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean. Don't get nervous if the banana bread develops a crack down the center of the loaf; that's no mistake, it's typical. Rotate the pan periodically to ensure even browning.
  • Cool the bread in the pan for 10 minutes or so, and then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing. Toast the slices of banana bread, dust with confectioners' sugar, and serve.

PECAN-CHOCOLATE CHIP BANANA BREAD



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Upgrade basic banana bread with semisweet chocolate chips and chopped pecans.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 2h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for the pan
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for the pan
1/2 cup sugar
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 large egg, at room temperature
3 very ripe bananas, mashed
1/3 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter and flour a 9-by-5-inch metal loaf pan.
  • Whisk the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt and cinnamon together in a large bowl.
  • Lightly beat the egg in a medium bowl with a fork or a whisk. Add the banana and mix to combine. Stir in the sour cream, vanilla and melted butter. Stir the sour cream-banana mixture into the flour mixture until just combined. Stir in the chocolate chips and pecans until just combined but with a few lumps still in the batter. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and smooth out into an even layer.
  • Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean, 1 hour, 5 minutes to 1 hour, 10 minutes. Cool in the pan on a rack for 20 minutes. Run a thin knife along the sides of the pan to loosen the bread and unmold it. Serve warm or at room temperature.

ROASTED PECAN BANANA BREAD LOAVES



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My father loves bananas and pecans, so for his birthday this year I whipped up a special treat for him: two of his favorites, wrapped into one, and made into individual loaves so he could easily freeze the extras and have his birthday banana bread whenever he wanted. (Coconut extract helps to bring out the fresh banana flavor - trust!) The flavor is better a day later.

Provided by atlantasassybelle

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

Time 1h35m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 12

¾ cup chopped pecans
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups very ripe, mashed bananas
1 cup white sugar
2 large eggs
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
½ teaspoon coconut extract
2 tablespoons lemon juice
½ cup light butter, at room temperature

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Spread the pecans onto a baking sheet, and toast until the nuts start to turn golden brown and become fragrant, about 45 minutes. Watch the nuts carefully as they bake, they burn quickly. Once toasted, set the nuts aside to cool to room temperature.
  • Raise the oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray 2 mini loaf pans with cooking spray.
  • Combine the toasted pecans, flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. In a large bowl, mix the bananas, sugar, eggs, vanilla and coconut extracts, lemon juice, and butter together with a fork or an electric mixer on low speed. Stir the flour mixture into the banana mixture, and pour the batter into the prepared loaf pans, filling them about 3/4 full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the middle of a loaf comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Let the loaves cool in the pans for 5 minutes before turning out onto a rack to finish cooling. Wrap cooled loaves in plastic wrap.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.2 calories, Carbohydrate 27.8 g, Cholesterol 30.8 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 202.2 mg, Sugar 15.4 g

CANDIED PECANS



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You can't eat just one. Crunchy, sweet, salty, and AMAZING!

Provided by Alix

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Nuts and Seeds

Time 1h10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg white
1 tablespoon water
1 pound pecan halves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
  • Mix sugar, cinnamon, and salt together in a bowl.
  • Whisk egg white and water together in a separate bowl until frothy. Toss pecans in the egg white mixture. Mix sugar mixture into pecan mixture until pecans are evenly coated. Spread coated pecans onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, stirring every 15 minutes, until pecans are evenly browned, 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393.3 calories, Carbohydrate 26.5 g, Fat 32.7 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 238.2 mg, Sugar 21.8 g

CANDIED PECAN CRUSTED BANANA BREAD



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Candied pecans are the stars of the sweet, moist banana bread, A crunchy sweet topping and deep banana flavors, how can that be bad?

Provided by Doug Bakes Staff

Categories     Snack

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
3/3 cup brown sugar
2 cups candied pecans (1 cup diced, 1 cup whole)
2 eggs, beaten
2 & 1/3 cups mashed overripe bananas
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon
3 tble water
2 cups pecan halves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  • Lightly spray a 9x5 inch loaf pan with vegetable spray
  • In a large bowl, mix together: flour, baking soda and salt. In a separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar. Stir in eggs, one cup of pecans, diced, and mashed bananas until blended. Stir banana mixture into flour mixture; stir just to moisten. Pour batter into the loaf pan and top generously with the reserved cup of whole candied pecans.
  • 3. Bake in preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. Let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack.

CANDIED PECAN BANANA BREAD



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Make and share this Candied Pecan Banana Bread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef Florida Janie

Categories     Breads

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 loaves, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups sugar
1 cup soften butter
4 large eggs
8 -10 very ripe bananas
2 tablespoons vanilla
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
4 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup candied pecans, chopped
1 cup walnuts, chopped
4 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Slightly grease loaf pan(s).
  • Peel and puree the bananas.
  • Cream together butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon and banana puree.
  • In a seperate bowl sift together the flour, baking soda and salt.
  • Add dry ingredients a little at a time to creamed mixture.
  • Crush the pecans and the walnuts so there are no large pieces.
  • Stir the nuts into the batter.
  • Bake at 325 for 1 hour if using regular loaf pans and 35 minutes if using mini loaf pans.
  • Remove from oven and cool 5 minutes.
  • Take a toothpick and poke holes in the loaf. Mix the melted butter, cinnamon and sugar mixture and brush on loaf.
  • Wait till pan cools completely and remove the banana loaf.

CHOCOLATE CHIP PECAN BANANA BREAD



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Make and share this Chocolate Chip Pecan Banana Bread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by betsy444

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup chocolate chips
3/4 cup pecans, chopped
1/2 cup butter
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 cup mashed banana
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F; butter and flour 9x5x2 1/2 inch loaf pan.
  • Whisk first four ingredients in bowl to blend, add chocolate chips and pecans.
  • Beat butter until fluffy.
  • Gradually add sugar, beating well until blended.
  • Beat in eggs one at a time.
  • Beat in mashed bananas, lemon juice and vanilla.
  • Beat in flour mixture.
  • Pour into loaf pan, cook 1 hour and 5 minutes.

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas for a sweeter flavor and moist texture.
  • Toast the pecans in a single layer in a 350°F oven for 5-7 minutes, or until fragrant and lightly browned. This will enhance their flavor and add a nice crunch to the bread.
  • Use pure vanilla extract for the best flavor. Imitation vanilla extract will not provide the same depth of flavor.
  • Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough, dense bread.
  • Bake the bread in a preheated oven. This will help to ensure that the bread rises evenly and bakes through properly.
  • Check the bread for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center. If the toothpick comes out clean, the bread is done. If the toothpick comes out with wet batter, the bread needs to bake for a few more minutes.
  • Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. This will help to prevent the bread from falling apart.
  • Store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. You can also freeze the bread for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

Candied pecan banana bread is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. With its moist and flavorful crumb, sweet and crunchy pecans, and hints of vanilla and cinnamon, this bread is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you have some ripe bananas on hand, be sure to give this recipe a try!

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