Best Banana Nut Bread

Prep: 15 min Cook: 60 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

Warm, moist banana nut bread with a rich buttery flavor and crunchy nut topping, perfect for breakfast or a snack. Its sweet banana taste combined with toasted nuts makes it a comforting treat suited for family gatherings, brunches, or anytime you crave a hearty, homemade baked good.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups butter
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup bananas, mashed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup nut meats

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cream together the butter and sugar until well combined.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. Stir in the mashed bananas and vanilla extract.
  5. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, beating until smooth.
  7. Stir in the nut meats.
  8. Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for about 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

550 kcal 27% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.1g 10% DV
Total Fat 27g 35% DV
Carbs 61.5g 22% DV
Fiber 2.5g 9% DV
Sugar 6.3g 13% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 19255mg 100% DV
Potassium 357mg 8% DV
Cholesterol 139.5mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 16.5mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 11.4mg 13% DV
Calcium 1545.8mg 100% DV
Iron 4.7mg 26% DV
Contains Milk 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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