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Close-up of a slice of banana nut bread on a wooden board, lightly styled.

Quick Banana Nut Bread

A delicious and easy-to-make banana bread perfect for a quick snack or breakfast.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Bananas
  • 3 pieces ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • Pinch salt
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mix mashed bananas with melted butter.
  3. Add baking soda, salt, sugar, egg, and vanilla; mix well.
  4. Stir in flour until just combined; fold in walnuts if using.
  5. Pour batter into greased loaf pan and bake for 60-65 minutes.
  6. Cool for 10 minutes before transferring to wire rack.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a handful of chocolate chips or dried fruit.