Banana-Apricot Nut Bread

Prep: 15 min Cook: 60 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

A moist, delicious banana-apricot nut bread that combines sweet ripe bananas with tangy dried apricots and crunchy walnuts for a flavorful treat. Perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert, it appeals to fruit lovers and those seeking a comforting homemade baked good.

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Ingredients

  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
  • 3/4 cup mashed ripe bananas

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (or 325°F for a glass pan).
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat the egg and melted butter together.
  3. Add the milk and granulated sugar, stirring until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
  6. Fold in the chopped dried apricots, chopped walnuts, and mashed bananas.
  7. Pour the batter into a greased or parchment-lined loaf pan.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove and cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

746 kcal 37% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10.4g 21% DV
Total Fat 46g 59% DV
Carbs 80.3g 29% DV
Fiber 4g 14% DV
Sugar 12.2g 24% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 19336mg 100% DV
Potassium 435.8mg 9% DV
Cholesterol 141mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 81.5mcg 9% DV
Vitamin C 14mg 16% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 1670.8mg 100% DV
Iron 7mg 39% DV
Contains Milk Egg Wheat/Gluten Tree nuts

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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