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Easy One-Bowl Banana Bread with Walnuts: Best Homemade Recipe

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This easy one-bowl banana bread with walnuts is simple, forgiving, and tastes like the kind of afternoon you wish would last forever. It’s the perfect comfort food for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 3 large ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 ½ cups)
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted (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
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts (60g)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your 9×5 loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray. If using parchment paper, leave some overhang on the long sides.
  2. Mash the bananas in your mixing bowl using a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth with a few small lumps.
  3. Add the melted butter and sugar to the mashed bananas and stir until combined.
  4. Add the egg and vanilla, stirring until fully incorporated. The batter should look smooth and glossy.
  5. Add the flour, baking soda, and salt over the wet ingredients. Stir gently until just combined (about 10-12 strokes). A few streaks of flour are okay.
  6. Fold in the walnuts with a spatula. Reserve a handful to sprinkle on top if desired.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle reserved walnuts on top if using.
  8. Bake for 55-65 minutes, starting to check at 50 minutes. The bread is done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack. Let cool completely before slicing (about 1 hour).

Notes

Don’t over-mix the batter to avoid tough bread. Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Measure flour by spooning and leveling. Let the bread cool completely before slicing to prevent crumbling. If the top browns too fast, tent with foil for the last 15 minutes. Toast walnuts for extra flavor.

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