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Nana’s Secret Banana Nut Bread

Nana’s Secret Banana Nut Bread – Moist, Flavorful Bliss!

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Nana’s Secret Banana Nut Bread is a delicious recipe full of ripe bananas and walnuts, perfect for breakfast or snacks.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 3–4 large ripe bananas very ripe with dark spots
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar or brown sugar for richer taste
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • ¼ cup milk or almond/oat milk for dairy-free
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional but recommended
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour or whole wheat flour as a substitute
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda ensure freshness
  • ½ teaspoon salt to balance sweetness
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or replace with pecans for nut-free
Optional Variations
  • ½ cup chocolate chips semisweet for added sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon spices cinnamon and a pinch of nutmeg
  • ½ cup blueberries for a fruity burst

Equipment

  • Loaf Pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth and creamy.
  3. Add the eggs, granulated sugar, melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract; blend until combined.
  4. In a second bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
  6. Fold in the chopped walnuts evenly into the batter.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50 to 60 minutes.
  8. Allow to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Refrigerate up to a week or freeze for 3 months.

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