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Banana Walnut Bread Recipe Easy Extra Moist Homemade Loaf

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This extra-moist banana walnut bread is packed with ripe bananas and crunchy walnuts, delivering a tender crumb and nostalgic flavor in every slice. Quick to make in one bowl, it’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or gifting and stays moist for days.

Ingredients

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  • 3 large ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/3 cups)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled (or coconut oil for dairy-free)
  • 2/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (or 1:1 gluten-free blend)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 3/4 cup walnuts, roughly chopped (toast lightly for extra flavor)
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper for easy removal.
  2. In a medium bowl, mash bananas until mostly smooth with a few small lumps.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and brown sugar until well combined. Whisk in eggs, one at a time, until creamy and pale. Stir in mashed bananas, sour cream, and vanilla extract if using.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  5. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and gently fold with a spatula until just combined; do not overmix.
  6. Fold in chopped walnuts and any optional add-ins like chocolate chips. Reserve a small handful of walnuts to sprinkle on top if desired.
  7. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan, smooth the top, and sprinkle reserved walnuts.
  8. Bake for 55–65 minutes, checking at 50 minutes. If the top browns too quickly, tent with foil. Bread is done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Cool bread in pan for 10–15 minutes, then lift out using parchment and cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.

Notes

Use super-ripe bananas for best flavor and moisture. Toast walnuts for extra crunch. Do not overmix batter to keep bread tender. For gluten-free or dairy-free, substitute flour and butter/yogurt as needed. Bread stays moist for days and can be frozen for up to 2 months.

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