Banana Walnut Bread
The harmonious combination of sweet ripe bananas, earthy-crunchy walnuts, and the comforting flavor of cinnamon and sugar.
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, semi-melted
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup bananas, mashed
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
- 1 and ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup chopped walnuts ¹
For Cinnamon-Sugar Topping
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, to sprinkle on top
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, to sprinkle on top
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
- In a large mixing bowl using an electric mixer, mix butter, eggs, sugar, and bananas until blended.
- In a small bowl, mix together 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon. Set aside.
- Pour batter into bread pan. Sprinkle cinnamon-sugar mixture on top.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow bread to cool in pan for about 30 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Eat & Enjoy!
Notes
Banana Walnut Bread should be stored in an airtight container; will keep 5+ days.
¹ Optional: Walnuts can be omitted or substituted with your favorite nut.
