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Best One-Bowl Banana Bread with Walnuts Recipe

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This one-bowl banana bread with walnuts is simple, reliable, and uses up ripe bananas you already have. It’s perfectly moist, tender, and packed with banana flavor, with a crunchy walnut topping that makes every slice irresistible.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 ½ cups)
  • ⅓ cup melted unsalted butter (75g)
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar (150g)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (190g)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts (60g)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your loaf pan or line it with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until mostly smooth. Add the melted butter and stir until combined.
  3. Add the sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Stir until everything is smooth and well incorporated.
  4. Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the top, then add the flour. Stir gently with a wooden spoon or spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Fold in the chopped walnuts with a few gentle strokes. Reserve a handful to sprinkle on top if desired.
  6. Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly. Sprinkle the reserved walnuts on top, pressing them in slightly.
  7. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. If the top is browning too fast, tent it loosely with foil around the 40-minute mark.
  8. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then lift it out using the parchment paper and transfer to a cooling rack. Wait at least 20 minutes before slicing.

Notes

For best results, use very ripe bananas with brown spots. Toast walnuts lightly before adding for extra flavor. Let bread cool completely before slicing to avoid crumbling. Store wrapped at room temperature for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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