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Cozy Classic Banana Bread with Walnuts

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This one-bowl banana bread with walnuts is perfectly moist, not too sweet, and filled with toasted walnuts for the perfect crunch. It’s the ultimate comfort food that tastes even better the next day.

Ingredients

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  • 3 large ripe bananas, mashed (about 1½ cups)
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted (75g)
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar (150g)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour (190g)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts (60g)
  • ¼ cup chocolate chips (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream or Greek yogurt (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth with a few small lumps.
  3. Add melted butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Stir until well combined.
  4. Sprinkle flour, baking soda, and salt over the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined; do not overmix.
  5. Fold in chopped walnuts (and chocolate chips if using) with a few strokes.
  6. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and spread evenly. Tap pan gently on counter to release air bubbles.
  7. Bake for 55-65 minutes, tenting with foil at 45 minutes if top browns too quickly. Bread is done when a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then lift out and transfer to a wire rack. Cool completely before slicing.

Notes

For best flavor, let the bread rest overnight wrapped in plastic wrap. Toast walnuts in a dry skillet for 3-4 minutes before adding to batter. Use overripe bananas with brown spots for maximum sweetness and moisture. Measure flour by spooning into cup and leveling off.

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