Description
Nana’s Secret Banana Nut Bread is a nostalgic and comforting recipe perfect for breakfast or snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–4 ripe bananas
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 0.5 cup chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 0.5 cup maple syrup
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- Mash 2-4 ripe bananas until smooth with a few lumps remaining.
- Mix in eggs, granulated sugar, melted unsalted butter, milk, and vanilla until combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Gently incorporate chopped walnuts into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas with dark spots for best flavor.
- Ensure eggs are at room temperature.
- Substituting granulated sugar with brown sugar adds a deeper flavor.
- Use dairy-free butter for vegan options.
- Almond or oat milk can be used as a substitute for regular milk.
- Check baking soda freshness for proper rise.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg for more flavor.
- Replace walnuts with pecans or omit for nut-free.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg