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The BEST Banana Nut Bread

This Banana Nut Bread is a game-changer! Moist, sweet, and nutty, it’s the perfect treat for any time of day.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Banana Nut Bread:
  • 1/4 cup salted butter softened
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 whole very ripe bananas mashed
  • 2 large eggs at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk
  • 3/4 cup walnuts chopped

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Loaf pan
  • Spatula
  • Oven

Method
 

Baking Instructions:
  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that your banana nut bread bakes evenly.
  2. Step 2: Grease a standard loaf pan with butter or oil, or line it with parchment paper for easy removal later.
  3. Step 3: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter and granulated sugar. Use a spatula or hand mixer to cream them together until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  4. Step 4: Mix in the mashed bananas, eggs, canola oil, and vanilla extract. Stir until everything is well combined.
  5. Step 5: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
  6. Step 6: Gently fold in the buttermilk until the batter is smooth and creamy.
  7. Step 7: Carefully fold in the chopped walnuts, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  8. Step 8: Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  9. Step 9: Bake in the preheated oven for about 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Step 10: Once baked, remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing. Enjoy your delicious banana nut bread warm or at room temperature!

Notes

  • For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
  • You can use frozen bananas; just thaw and mash them before adding.
  • Store leftover banana nut bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.