Best 17 Walnut Banana Bread Recipes

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When it comes to baking comfort food, few treats can beat the classic combination of walnuts and bananas in a moist and flavorful bread. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, finding the perfect walnut banana bread recipe can be a daunting task. With countless variations available online and in cookbooks, it can be difficult to know where to begin. But fear not, this article aims to guide you through the process of selecting the best walnut banana bread recipe, ensuring that your next baking adventure is a delightful success.

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BANANA WALNUT BREAD



Banana Walnut Bread image

Serve for breakfast or a quick snack.

Provided by Mazola

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Mazola®

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup sugar
2 teaspoons Argo® Baking Powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 egg
¾ cup mashed bananas
½ cup Mazola® Corn Oil
½ teaspoon Spice Islands® Pure Vanilla Extract
½ cup chopped walnuts
1 As needed Mazola® Pure No-Stick Canola or Butter Flavored Cooking Spray

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a medium mixing bowl. Whisk together egg, bananas, oil and vanilla. Add to flour mixture and stir until flour is moistened. Fold in walnuts. Spray 8-1/2 x 4-1/2 loaf pan with cooking spray. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until puffed and golden brown. A wooden pick inserted in the center should come out clean. Transfer loaf pan to a rack to cool for 10 minutes before turning out of pan. Serve warm or store in an air-tight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.1 calories, Carbohydrate 22.4 g, Cholesterol 13.6 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 135.4 mg, Sugar 10.2 g

CHOCOLATE CHIP AND WALNUT BANANA BREAD MUFFINS



Chocolate Chip and Walnut Banana Bread Muffins image

These muffins are so moist and delicious there are never any leftovers. I am a person that does not like an overabundance of banana flavour so these were just right. You can also make this into a banana loaf as well. Adapted from a recipe I found on the Food Network.

Provided by Veggie Girl Kacey

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 12 Muffins, 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1/2 cup butter, room temperature
1/2-1 teaspoon vanilla (to your taste)
1 cup sugar
4 ripe bananas, mashed (preferably black-skinned)
1/2 cup roughly crushed walnuts
1/2 cup chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Sift the flour, baking soda and salt into a bowl. Set aside.
  • Whisk the eggs and the vanilla together. Set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (I use a Kitchen Aid stand mixer for this).
  • Gradually pour the egg mixture into the butter while mixing until incorporated.
  • Add the bananas and stir until incorporated.
  • Mix in the flour mixture until just incorporated with a spatula.
  • Pour in the walnuts and chocolate chips and gently fold into mixture.
  • Place mixture in a paper-line muffin tray and bake for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. (All tray sizes and ovens are different so keep an eye on them).

WALNUT BANANA BREAD PUDDING



Walnut Banana Bread Pudding image

My mom has been making this recipe since I was little. This dessert is a big hit at every barbecue and potluck I bring this to! Sometimes I use pecans instead of walnuts. This is great with coconuts, raisins, and dried cranberries, too!

Provided by LoavesofLuv

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Bread Pudding Recipes

Time 10h5m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

½ cup butter, divided
1 (16 ounce) loaf day-old French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 cup chopped walnuts
4 eggs
1 cup heavy cream
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
1 cup brown sugar
4 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
1 pinch salt
4 very ripe bananas, mashed

Steps:

  • Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon of butter; place the remaining butter in a saucepan over low heat, and melt the butter. Spread the French bread cubes out into the greased pan, and drizzle the melted butter over the bread.
  • Place the walnuts into a dry skillet over medium-low heat; cook and stir until the walnuts turn a light golden brown and give off a toasted fragrance, about 2 minutes. Watch carefully so they don't burn. Remove from heat, and transfer walnuts into a bowl immediately to cool. Set walnuts aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs lightly just to break yolks, and mix in the cream, condensed milk, coconut milk, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and salt. Whisk to thoroughly combine until smooth. Stir in mashed banana and 3/4 cup of walnuts. Pour the banana mixture evenly over the bread cubes, and push bread cubes into the mixture to coat well with the custard. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup of toasted walnuts. Cover the dish with plastic wrap, and refrigerate 8 to 12 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Remove plastic wrap, and cover dish with foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, then remove the foil and return to oven until the top is browned and the edges are pulling away from the pan, about 45 more minutes. Allow to cool before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 734.3 calories, Carbohydrate 83.2 g, Cholesterol 144.7 mg, Fat 40.4 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 14.7 g, SaturatedFat 22.5 g, Sodium 459.5 mg, Sugar 50.3 g

MAPLE WALNUT BANANA BREAD



Maple Walnut Banana Bread image

Loaded with banana flavor and just the right hint of maple, this old-fashioned walnut-topped loaf is easy to prepare and tastes wonderful warm from the oven. "I sent a loaf of this bread to work with my husband, and his co-workers loved it," relates Amy Hawk of Seabrook, New Jersey.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 1 loaf.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoons salt
2 large eggs
1 cup mashed ripe banana (2 to 3 medium)
3 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons fat-free milk
1/4 teaspoon maple flavoring
1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Combine the eggs, bananas, butter, milk and flavoring; mix well. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Spoon into an 8x4-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with walnuts., Bake at 350° 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 184mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

WALNUT BANANA BREAD



Walnut Banana Bread image

Between Thanksgiving and Christmas I bake 200 loaves of bread.-Douglas Jennings, Ottawa, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 loaf.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (2 to 3 medium)
1 tablespoon 2% milk
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in bananas and milk. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture just until moistened. Fold in nuts., Pour into a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 325° for 65-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 124mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

BANANA WALNUT FLAX SEED BREAD



Banana Walnut Flax Seed Bread image

Moist, tender, and nutritious banana bread with the rich flavors of walnuts and flax seeds. Not too sweet!

Provided by lsonderling

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

Time 1h50m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup flaxseed meal
¼ cup wheat germ
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅓ teaspoon sea salt
2 cups chopped walnuts
4 eggs
2 cups brown sugar
⅔ cup sunflower seed oil
⅓ cup roasted walnut oil
¼ cup plain yogurt
5 large ripe bananas, coarsely mashed, or more to taste
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Butter two 8x4-inch loaf pans.
  • Whisk whole wheat flour, flaxseed meal, wheat germ, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt together in a large bowl. Stir walnuts into dry ingredients.
  • Beat eggs and brown sugar in a separate bowl with an electric mixer until thick and pale, about 3 minutes. Add sunflower seed oil, walnut oil, and yogurt; beat to combine. Stir in mashed bananas and vanilla extract.
  • Pour egg mixture over dry ingredients and mix briefly, until just moistened. Divide batter between loaf pans.
  • Bake loaves in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the centers comes out clean, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Remove pans from the oven and let sit 5 minutes, then remove loaves to cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380.3 calories, Carbohydrate 42.5 g, Cholesterol 37.4 mg, Fat 22.4 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 180.6 mg, Sugar 26.3 g

BLACK SESAME AND WALNUT BANANA BREAD



Black Sesame and Walnut Banana Bread image

This recipe requires the 'Black Sesame Seed and Walnut Mix' that I submitted on this website. I make this bread twice a week. It's our all-time family favorite!

Provided by zhou

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     Breakfast Bread Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

¾ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon salt
1 large banana, mashed
¼ cup white sugar
¼ cup packed brown sugar
1 egg white
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon canola oil
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
⅓ cup black sesame seeds
⅓ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a loaf pan.
  • Whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt together in a bowl. Mix banana, white sugar, brown sugar, egg white, milk, canola oil, and vanilla extract together in a separate bowl; stir into flour mixture just until batter is moistened. Fold sesame seeds and walnuts into batter; pour into prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Cool in pan before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389.3 calories, Carbohydrate 56.8 g, Cholesterol 0.6 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 7.6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 385.6 mg, Sugar 30.8 g

WHOLE WHEAT BANANA WALNUT BREAD WITH COCONUT OIL



Whole Wheat Banana Walnut Bread With Coconut Oil image

I altered the Starbucks banana bread recipe to include my favorite substitutions and made it extra "banana-y". The whole wheat flour makes it healthier, the agave lowers the glycemic index, and the coconut oil and extra banana helps this "healthy" version taste better.

Provided by woltra

Categories     Breads

Time 1h

Yield 1 loaf, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
2/3 cup agave nectar
1/3 cup coconut oil (warm it up to liquify it)
2 tablespoons sour cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 bananas, mashed
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped (in mix)
1/3 cup walnuts, chopped (for topping)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325. Grease a 9x5x3 loaf pan and dust with flour.
  • Mix the dry ingredients together in a large mixing bowl.
  • Mash up the bananas in a large bowl.
  • Add and mix the wet ingredients together with the bananas.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients bowl and stir together.
  • Add 1/2 cup walnuts into the mix.
  • Pour into prepared loaf pan.
  • Top with remaining walnuts.
  • Bake for 45-60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.

BANANA - APPLESAUCE - BLUEBERRY AND WALNUT FAT-FREE QUICK BREAD



Banana - Applesauce - Blueberry and Walnut Fat-Free Quick Bread image

I was looking for something more healthy for a quick breakfast or snack. This is a great moist quick bread that comes together quickly and husband thinks is good too. It's good plain or with a "touch" of peanut butter (a favorite of my husband) across the top. I divide this into two 8 x 4 loaf pans instead of one 9 x 5 pan. It bakes quicker, stays moist, and goes a bit farther without my husband thinking he's not getting enough too.

Provided by Linda Marie

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 45m

Yield 16 slices (from two loaves), 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 over-ripe bananas
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce (I've used up to a total of 1 cup of applesauce if the mixture seems too stiff or dry)
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 cups flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8-1/4 teaspoon cardamom
1 cup fresh blueberries
1/2 chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 350.
  • Spray two 8 x 4 loaf pans with non-stick spray.
  • In large bowl, blend together bananas, lemon juice, applesauce and brown sugar. I use a hand-held blender, which purres everything quickly and evenly.
  • In another large bowl, wisk together dry ingredients.
  • Add to dry mixture blueberries and nuts and toss until flour coated. This helps to prevent the berries and nuts from settling to the bottom during baking.
  • Add flour-berry/nut mixture to the moist-banana mixture. Mix together by hand folding contents until all is moistened being careful not to overmix.
  • Divide final mixture into the two loaf pans, spreading contents evenly. Place in oven center for about 35 to 40 minutes, until tooth pick comes out clean and the tops are lightly golden brown. I've found the tooth pick test happens first but wait about 5 or so more minutes for the tops to brown.
  • Remove from oven and cool. Even better when served the next day. I cut the loaves into 1 inch thick slices, serving 2 per person.
  • I've also substitued coarsely chopped sweet cherries (1 cup) and cinnamon (1 tsp) for the blueberries and cardamom. Very, Very good too, for all those cherry lovers out there!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.2, Fat 0.7, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 302.8, Carbohydrate 52.3, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 22.2, Protein 4

BANANA-APRICOT WALNUT BREAD



Banana-Apricot Walnut Bread image

Served at the SeaScape Manor Bed and Breakfast in Highlands, New Jersey, this is banana bread with a twist -- apricots! I love banana breads, and am always on the lookout for something new, so when I spotted this I knew it was worthy of sharing. I haven't tried it yet, but will soon.

Provided by Lynne M

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 50m

Yield 1 cake, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup milk
2 -3 ripe bananas, mashed thoroughly
1/2 cup chopped dried apricot
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour three 2 x 5-inch pans or one 9 x 5-inch pan.
  • Whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda, and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, mix together butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, milk, and vanilla. At low speed, alternately beat flour mixture and mashed bananas into butter mixture. Stir in apricots and chopped nuts.
  • Spoon batter prepared pan(s). Bake until golden brown and a wooden pick placed in the center comes out clean (about 40 minutes for small pans and 50 minutes for a large pan). You can place foil over the top for the last 15 minutes if the bread is becoming too brown.
  • Note: The bread has a better flavor when it is wrapped and sits overnight (chilled or at room temperature).

SUNNY'S SECRET BANANA WALNUT BREAD



Sunny's Secret Banana Walnut Bread image

Provided by Sunny Anderson

Time 2h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 bananas, thinly sliced
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 large eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons salted butter, softened, for buttering the pan
1 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup roughly chopped walnuts
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Stir together the bananas, granulated sugar, Worcestershire sauce, oil, brown sugar and eggs in a medium bowl. Let rest at room temperature 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter the bottom and sides of a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan and dust with 2 tablespoons flour.
  • Whisk together the walnuts, baking powder, cinnamon and remaining 1 1/2 cups flour in a large bowl and toss to coat the walnuts. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir to combine.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 50 minutes to 1 hour. Let cool a bit before removing from pan, slicing and serving.

BLACK WALNUT BANANA NUT BREAD



Black Walnut Banana Nut Bread image

This is my favorite recipe for Banana Nut Bread. When it cools it has a pretty marbled center. I dust it with powdered sugar after it cools.

Provided by Kimberly Justice

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 loaves, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/4 cups sugar
4 eggs
1 1/2 cups cooking oil
3 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon black walnut flavoring or 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
6 tablespoons buttermilk
1 1/2 cups mashed bananas, about 4
1 cup black walnuts or 1 cup regular walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease and flour 2 loaf pans or 1 bunt pan.
  • Combine all ingredients, except nuts, in a large bowl.
  • With mixer blend until smooth.
  • Stir in the nuts, dredged with a little flour.
  • Pour into prepared pans and bake for about 1 hour.

BANANA WALNUT BREAD (SPLENDA)



Banana Walnut Bread (Splenda) image

Make and share this Banana Walnut Bread (Splenda) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by BeansnRice

Categories     Breads

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup Splenda granular, sugar substitute
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/3 cup low-fat buttermilk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups mashed bananas
1/4 cup walnuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray 9" x 5" loaf pan with cooking spray.
  • Combine dry ingredients and set aside.
  • In another bowl, combine the rest of the ingredients except the walnuts.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix well.
  • Fold in the walnuts and stir until just mixed.
  • Pour batter into pan and bake 45-55 minutes or until center is set.

BANANA-WALNUT BREAD PUDDING



Banana-Walnut Bread Pudding image

This unapologetically rich special-occasion dessert is adapted from one served at the Blue Ribbon Bakery and Cafe, a working bakery in Greenwich Village known for its eclectic American cuisine. It counts four cups of heavy cream and 11 egg yolks among its list of ingredients, but we promise you won't regret the indulgence. In his 2003 article accompanying the recipe, Jonathan Reynolds said, "The banana-walnut bread pudding with banana caramel sauce puts most bread puddings out of the game, and I've had roughly 10,000 bread puddings." Did we mention that's it's a cinch to put together? It is, and it's perfect for a crowd. (Here are some ideas for what to make with all of those leftover egg whites.)

Provided by Jonathan Reynolds

Categories     brunch, custards and puddings, dessert

Time 2h15m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups heavy cream
11 large egg yolks
3/4 cup sugar
A pinch of salt
1 vanilla bean, split
10 cups of 1-inch cubes white bread (preferably from 1 large baguette)
2 cups 1/2-inch-thick banana slices
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
Banana caramel sauce

Steps:

  • Bring the cream to a simmer. Meanwhile, whisk yolks, sugar and salt until the sugar dissolves. Scrape the vanilla-bean seeds into the yolks and toss the husk into the cream.
  • Whisking constantly, pour a small amount of hot cream into the yolk mixture, then whisk in the rest. Strain through a fine sieve and discard the vanilla-bean husk.
  • Place the bread, bananas and walnuts in a deep 9-inch-by-13-inch baking pan. Pour in enough cream mixture to cover the bread well (you may have a bit left over). Let sit for 20 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix the bread pudding gently, then cover the pan with foil. Place in a larger pan, add enough hot water to come partway up the sides of the pan and bake until the pudding is set and a knife inserted comes out almost clean, about 1 1/2 hours. Serve with banana caramel sauce.

STARBUCKS BANANA WALNUT BREAD



Starbucks Banana Walnut Bread image

A great tasting, simple to make recipe that came from the Starbucks new Healthy Recipe Collection. I found it at: www.starbucks.com.

Provided by lynnski LA

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 loaf, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 1/8 cups sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil (i.e. canola oil)
2 tablespoons buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 bananas (medium large, ripe and mashed)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (for batter)
1/3 cup chopped walnuts (for topping)

Steps:

  • Pre-heat the oven to 325 degrees F; and grease a 9X5X3 inch loaf pan and dust with flour.
  • Blend together the flour, baking soda and salt, set aside.
  • Mix together the egg, sugar and vegetable oil until well combined; add the flour mixture, blend then add the buttermilk, vanilla, mashed bananas and mix until combined.
  • Fold in 1/2 cup chopped walnuts and pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
  • Top batter with remaining 1/3 cup chopped walnuts.
  • Bake for 45 to 60 minutes, until a wood pick comes out clean; cool for 10 minutes on a wire rack before removing the cake from the pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 473.3, Fat 22.6, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 23.4, Sodium 244.4, Carbohydrate 64, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 34.1, Protein 6.5

WALNUT CHOCOLATE CHIP BANANA BREAD



Walnut Chocolate Chip Banana Bread image

Baking this bread is a good way to use fruit that has been languishing on the counter during the week. The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more delicious the bread will be.

Provided by Lynnda Cloutier

Categories     Sweet Breads

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 very ripe bananas, peeled
2 cups flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. fine sea salt
6 tbsp. unsalted butter, room temperature
3/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup sour cream, room temperature
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, 6 oz pkg.
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350. Lightly butter a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan. Line bottom and long sides of pan with parchment paper. Butter the top of the parchment. Dust pan with flour, tapping out excess. Using a fork, mash bananas in a bowl. You should have about 1 cup. In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda and salt. In a third bowl, using handheld mixer on high speed, beat together butter and sugar til light in color an texture, about 3 minutes. Gradually beat in eggs and then the mashed bananas. Reduce speed to low and add the flour mixture in 3 additions alternately with the sour cream in 2 additions, beginning and ending with flour mixture and stopping to scrape down bowl as needed. Beat til smooth. Fold in chocolate chips and half of the walnuts. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle remaining walnuts on top. Bake til toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Transfer to wire rack and let cool in pan for 5 minutes. Turn out onto rack and remove paper. Invert again and let cool completely. Cut into slices and serve warm or at room temperature. Photo and recipe courtesy Breakfast Comforts

STARBUCKS BANANA WALNUT BREAD



STARBUCKS BANANA WALNUT BREAD image

Categories     Bread     Nut     Bake     Banana

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups flour
1 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 1/8 cup sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 ripe medium large bananas (mashed)
1/2 cup + 1/3 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Grease a 9x5x3 loaf pan and dust with flour. Blend together the flour, baking soda and salt and set aside. Mix together the egg, sugar and vegetable oil until combined. Add the flour mixture and when blended add the buttermilk, vanilla and mashed bananas and mix until combined. Fold in 1/2 cup chopped walnuts and pour batter into prepared loaf pan. Top batter with remaining 1/3 cup walnuts. Bake for 45 to 60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes on a wire rack before removing from pan.

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas. The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your banana bread will be.
  • Mash the bananas well. This will help to create a smooth and moist batter.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make your banana bread tough and dense.
  • Bake the banana bread at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the banana bread cool completely before slicing and serving. This will help to prevent it from crumbling.

Conclusion:

Walnut 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 and crunchy walnuts, 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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