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Banana Walnut Bread Recipe

 

Say goodbye to your Starbucks cravings and hello to the joy of baking at home! Today, we’re diving into the delightful world of Banana Walnut Bread – that classic treat you love from Starbucks or any local bakery, now recreated in your kitchen.

Banana Walnut Bread is a classic breakfast sweet that is part of many bed and breakfast inns, restaurants’ brunch menus, local bakeries, and coffee shops highly sold delicacy.

This recipe is my tried and tested, super easy Banana Walnut Bread that has always been a superhit among friends, colleagues, and family.

It’s an easy dish for any occasion, be it Christmas or Thanksgiving, Birthdays or Anniversaries.

This Banana Walnut Bread can easily be clubbed with any ice cream of your choice and served. Just warm the bread and add a scoop of ice cream on top for a hit.

It’s a go-to snack for kids snack box, travel-friendly, and a pre-workout snack before you hit any gym or hike.

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Ingredients:

• Wet Ingredients:
• 3 ripe bananas (the spottier, the better!)
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 large egg
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• Dry Ingredients:
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder

Instructions:

1. Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your loaf pan with butter or cooking spray. You can also use parchment paper.
2. Mash Those Bananas: In a large bowl, peel and mash the ripe bananas using a fork or potato masher. Don’t worry about making it too smooth – a few lumps add character!
3. Mix in the Good Stuff: Add sugar, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Stir well until everything is nicely combined. Add half-crushed walnuts to this wet mixture.
4. The Dry Team: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder
5. Combine and Conquer: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir until just combined – be careful not to overmix; we want our bread moist and tender.
6. Into the Pan: Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly.
7. Add more crunch: Add the rest of the crushed walnuts on top of the mixture for garnishing and extra crunch.
8. Bake Away: Bake in the preheated oven at 350F for approximately 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Keep an eye on it – ovens can vary!
9. Cool and Enjoy: Allow the banana walnut bread to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack. Once cooled, slice it up and savor the homemade goodness.

Some Tips:

• If your bananas aren’t ripe enough, pop them in the oven at 300°F for about 15 minutes until the skins turn black. This will intensify their sweetness.

• You can also add ½ teaspoon of cinnamon powder or 1 teaspoon of cocoa powder to add extra flavor.

• Experiment with chocolate chips or dried fruits for your twist on this classic recipe.

• If you have guests in the house, banana walnut bread can be served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top for richness.

• You can also add 1 tablespoon of Whey Protein to make it a pre-workout snack.

For more such recipes, you can always check out my Recipes Blog.

My YouTube channel has the full detailed video as well: Super Easy Banana Walnut Bread Recipe Video

There you have it – your very own Starbucks-inspired Banana Walnut Bread. Enjoy the heavenly aroma filling your kitchen and the satisfaction of creating this treat from scratch. Happy baking!

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