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Easy One-Bowl Banana Bread with Walnuts: Best Homemade Recipe

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This easy one-bowl banana bread with walnuts is a simple, reliable recipe that turns overripe bananas into a moist, tender loaf with a crunchy nutty topping. It’s perfect for using up sad-looking bananas and fills your kitchen with the best kind of smell.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 ½ cups)
  • ⅓ cup melted unsalted butter
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray, or line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides for easy removal.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas with a fork or potato masher until smooth, leaving a few small chunks if desired.
  3. Pour the melted butter over the mashed bananas and stir until combined.
  4. Add the sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Whisk or stir vigorously until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  5. Sprinkle the flour, baking soda, and salt over the wet mixture. Stir gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in the chopped walnuts with a few gentle strokes until evenly distributed.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly. Tap the pan gently on the counter a few times to release air bubbles.
  8. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. If the top browns too quickly, tent with foil after 40 minutes.
  9. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

For best results, use a light-colored metal loaf pan. Do not overmix the batter. Let the bread cool completely before slicing to avoid a gummy texture. Toast the walnuts for extra flavor. The bread can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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