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Wholesome One-Bowl Banana Walnut Bread: Best Easy Recipe

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This wholesome one-bowl banana walnut bread is everything you want in a recipe: easy, delicious, and made with simple ingredients. It’s the kind of bread that fills your home with warmth and your belly with comfort.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas (about 1 cup mashed)
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped and toasted
  • Optional: 1/3 cup chocolate chips or dried cranberries

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or nonstick spray, or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork or potato masher until smooth with a few small lumps.
  3. Add the melted butter, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Stir until well combined.
  4. Add the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon directly to the bowl. Stir gently until just combined; do not overmix.
  5. Gently fold in the chopped walnuts (and optional mix-ins) until evenly distributed.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly. Tap the pan on the counter a few times to release air bubbles.
  7. Bake for 50-60 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 aluminum foil after 30 minutes.
  8. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for best sweetness and moisture. Toast walnuts before adding for extra flavor. Let the bread cool completely before slicing to prevent crumbling. The bread tastes even better the next day.

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