Banana Walnut Bread Recipe

Name: Banana Walnut Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE BREAD:; 1-1/4 cup Mashed Ripe Bananas (about 2-3 Bananas); 2/3 cups Sugar; 1/2 cups Vegetable Oil; 2 leaves Large Eggs; 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract; 1-3/4 cup All-purpose Flour; 1 teaspoon Baking Powder; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Baking Soda; 3/4 cups Chopped Walnuts, Lightly Toasted; FOR THE FROSTING:; 4 ounces, weight Cream Cheese; 1/4 cups Butter, Softened; 1 cup Powdered Sugar; 1/2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract; 1/8 teaspoons Salt; Chopped Walnuts, For Sprinkling

Servings: persons

FOR THE BREAD:
1-1/4 cup Mashed Ripe Bananas (about 2-3 Bananas)
2/3 cups Sugar
1/2 cups Vegetable Oil
2 leaves Large Eggs
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1-3/4 cup All-purpose Flour
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
1 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoons Baking Soda
3/4 cups Chopped Walnuts, Lightly Toasted
FOR THE FROSTING:
4 ounces, weight Cream Cheese
1/4 cups Butter, Softened
1 cup Powdered Sugar
1/2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
1/8 teaspoons Salt
Chopped Walnuts, For Sprinkling

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
2
Whisk together bananas, sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla in a large bowl.
3
In another bowl, add flour, baking powder, salt, and soda. Fold the flour mixture into the banana mixture. Add walnuts.
4
Pour batter into the prepared pan. Bake for about 1 hour 10 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
5
While bread is baking, prepare the frosting. Beat the cream cheese and butter together for 3 minutes. The mixture should be creamy. Add the powdered sugar and beat once again until combined. Add the vanilla extract and beat for a minute more. If the mixture is not thick enough for you, add more powdered sugar. Add salt.
6
Cover the cooled bread with the frosting and sprinkle with chopped walnuts.

1044

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE BREAD:, 1-1/4 cup Mashed Ripe Bananas (about 2-3 Bananas), 2/3 cups Sugar, 1/2 cups Vegetable Oil, and more.

Yes, Banana Walnut Bread falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Banana Walnut Bread

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