Banana Nut Bread With Currants

Prep: 15 min Cook: 65 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

A moist, flavorful banana nut bread with currants, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, combining ripe bananas, nuts, and a hint of spice for a comforting treat.

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Ingredients

  • 3 large ripe bananas
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 cup chopped nuts
  • 1/2 cup currants

Instructions

  1. Puree the bananas in a food processor.
  2. Add the sugar, eggs, oil, and vanilla and process just until blended.
  3. Add the flour, salt, baking soda, and nutmeg.
  4. Mix until combined.
  5. Add the chopped nuts and currants.
  6. Pour the batter into greased and floured pans.
  7. Bake at 325°F (163°C) for 60 to 70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
  9. Remove from the pan and cool completely.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

876 kcal 44% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.3g 17% DV
Total Fat 43.7g 56% DV
Carbs 103g 37% DV
Fiber 6.5g 23% DV
Sugar 31.3g 63% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 16614.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 669.5mg 14% DV
Cholesterol 64.5mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 21.5mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 48.3mg 54% DV
Calcium 162mg 12% DV
Iron 3.4mg 19% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Egg Wheat/Gluten

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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