Description
A soft, buttery loaf with caramelized bananas, toasted walnuts, and a hint of cinnamon, perfect for cozy mornings or sharing at holidays.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/8 cups granulated sugar (1 cup + 2 tablespoons)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons buttermilk (or plant-based alternative)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 extra ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, plus extra for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Prepare an 8×5-inch loaf pan: spray with nonstick spray and line with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk the wet ingredients until well combined and slightly glossy.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently until just combined.
- Fold in buttermilk, vanilla extract, mashed bananas, and walnuts until evenly distributed.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan, smooth the top, and sprinkle with extra walnuts if desired.
- Bake for 60–75 minutes, checking for doneness at 60 minutes.
- Cool the loaf in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness. Optional: Tent with foil if browning too quickly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 355
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 185mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg