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Best One-Bowl Banana Bread with Walnuts Recipe

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This one-bowl banana bread with walnuts is incredibly moist, tender, and packed with flavor. Toasted walnuts add a delightful crunch, and the simple method makes it perfect for hosting or a quick, impressive treat.

Ingredients

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  • 3 large overripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup walnuts, chopped and toasted

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on the long sides, or grease it well.
  2. Toast the walnuts: Spread chopped walnuts on a baking sheet in a single layer. Toast for 5-7 minutes until fragrant. Set aside to cool.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth with a few small chunks.
  4. Add melted butter, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Stir until combined.
  5. Sprinkle flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon over the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined; a few streaks of flour are okay.
  6. Fold in the toasted walnuts with a few gentle strokes. Reserve a handful for topping if desired.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle reserved walnuts on top and press in gently.
  8. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. The top should be golden brown and cracked.
  9. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack using the parchment paper. Let cool completely before slicing, about 1 hour.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough bread. Use a kitchen scale for flour if possible (1 cup = 120g). Toast walnuts for best flavor. Let bread cool completely before slicing to prevent crumbling. For a prettier presentation, reserve some walnuts to sprinkle on top before baking.

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