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Easy No-Mixer Banana Bread: Best Kid-Approved Budget Recipe

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This easy no-mixer banana bread with walnuts is a one-bowl wonder that uses simple, budget-friendly ingredients. Perfect for busy families, it’s moist, tender, and kid-approved—no fancy equipment needed.

Ingredients

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  • 3 large ripe bananas, mashed (about 1½ cups or 360 ml)
  • ⅓ cup (80 ml) melted unsalted butter
  • ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup (60 g) chopped walnuts

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray, or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Mash the bananas in a large mixing bowl with a fork until mostly smooth with a few small lumps.
  3. Add melted butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Stir until well combined.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  5. Add the flour mixture to the banana mixture. Stir gently until just combined—do not overmix.
  6. Fold in the chopped walnuts until evenly distributed.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly. Tap the pan gently on the counter to release air bubbles.
  8. Bake for 55-65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. If browning too quickly, tent with foil during the last 15 minutes.
  9. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Use overripe bananas for best sweetness and moisture. Toast walnuts for 5-7 minutes at 350°F for deeper flavor. Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense bread. Let cool completely before slicing to prevent crumbling. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

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