Banana Nut Bread 🍌

Ingredients

• 3 pieces Ripe Bananas (mashed; about 1 1/2 cups)
• 1 3/4 cups All-Purpose Flour (sifted)
• 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar (can reduce to 1/2 cup for less sweetness)
• 1/3 cup Unsalted Butter (melted and cooled slightly)
• 2 large Eggs (room temperature)
• 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (pure)

Instructions

1. Measure Your Loaf Pan

   Use a ruler or measuring tape to confirm the interior dimensions of your loaf pan; a standard 9×5 inch pan is ideal. If using a smaller pan, be prepared to reduce bake time by about 10‑15 minutes.

   Time: PT2M

2. Preheat Oven

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 350°F

3. Prepare Pan

   Grease the loaf pan with a thin layer of butter or oil and line with parchment paper if desired.

   Time: PT3M

4. Mash Bananas

   In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until mostly smooth; a few small lumps are fine.

   Time: PT3M

5. Combine Wet Ingredients

   Add melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Whisk until the mixture is uniform.

   Time: PT4M

6. Sift Dry Ingredients

   In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, and salt.

   Time: PT2M

7. Fold Dry into Wet

   Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, folding with a spatula until just combined. Do not over‑mix.

   Time: PT3M

8. Transfer to Pan

   Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with the spatula.

   Time: PT2M

9. Bake

   Place the pan in the middle rack and bake for 55‑65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.

   Time: PT55M

   Temperature: 350°F

10. Cool

    Remove the pan from the oven, let it sit for 10 minutes, then turn the loaf out onto a cooling rack to cool completely before slicing.

    Time: PT15M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

210

Protein

3g

Carbohydrates

30g

Fat

8g

Fiber

2g