Banana Walnut Bread

Banana Walnut Bread is a quick, easy and delicious way to use up extra ripe bananas. This no-fuss recipe calls for simple ingredients that you have on hand, so you can make a loaf in no time!

There is nothing like warm banana bread baking in the oven. The recipe makes the most moist and delicious banana bread that I’ve ever had, with plenty for breakfast, a midday snack or for the freezer to enjoy at a later date.

If you want to learn how to make this mouth-watering banana bread, keep reading to learn how!

Can you Freeze Banana Bread?

Yes, you can freeze banana bread. Freezing baked banana bread is a simple way to preserve it for future use. Freezing also allows you to bake more than one loaf at a time and eat some now, and save the rest for later.

TIP: When freezing banana bread don’t put it in the freezer before it cools completely. This will prevent the bread from freezing solid and make it easier to slice later.

If you’re planning to freeze banana bread, be sure to use an airtight container or freezer bag and remove as much air as possible before sealing it. This will help keep the bread fresh in the freezer for up to 4 months.

When you’re ready to eat some of your frozen banana bread, take out the slices that you need, allow to thaw and put the rest back in the freezer. You can even warm it up for a few seconds in the microwave.

Banana bread will always be a classic that goes good with coffee or tea and just about any topping. Try serving it with whipped butter, peanut butter, or freshly whipped cream!

Banana Bread Ingredients

Makes 1 loaf

1 cup sugar
2 cups all purpose flour
3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup cold water
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 eggs

How to Make Banana Bread

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a loaf pan with cooking spray and set aside.

In a large bowl, cream sugar, softened butter, eggs and beat well. 

Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to the bowl and beat together. 

Add mashed bananas, water, and lemon juice to the bowl and beat together. Stir in the chopped walnuts.

Pour mixture into prepared loaf pan and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until toothpick comes out clean when interested in the center of the loaf.

Allow to cool for about 10 minutes. Take out of pan, cut into slices and enjoy!

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Banana Bread

Yield: Makes 1 Loaf

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour

Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Banana Walnut Bread is a quick, easy and delicious way to use up extra ripe bananas. This no-fuss recipe calls for simple ingredients that you have on hand, so you can make a loaf in no time!

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Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a loaf pan with cooking spray and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, cream sugar, softened butter, eggs and beat well. 
3. Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to the bowl and beat together. 
4. Add mashed bananas, water, and lemon juice to the bowl and beat together. Stir in the chopped walnuts.
5. Pour mixture into prepared loaf pan and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until toothpick comes out clean when interested in the center of the loaf.
6. Allow to cool for about 10 minutes. Take out of pan, cut into slices and enjoy!