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Best One-Bowl Banana Bread with Walnuts Recipe

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This one-bowl banana bread with walnuts is moist, tender, and packed with nutty flavor from toasted walnuts. It comes together in a single bowl with simple pantry ingredients and bakes evenly every time, thanks to tested techniques like using an oven thermometer and letting bananas get aggressively ripe.

Ingredients

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  • 3 large ripe bananas, mashed (about 1½ cups or 340g)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled (113g)
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar (150g)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour (190g)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup walnut halves, toasted and roughly chopped (100g)
  • ½ cup chocolate chips (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar (optional, for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place an oven thermometer on the middle rack to verify temperature.
  2. Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray, then line with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the two long sides.
  3. Toast the walnuts on a baking sheet for 5-7 minutes at 350°F until fragrant. Let cool completely, then roughly chop.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth with some small lumps.
  5. Pour the melted butter over the bananas and stir until combined.
  6. Stir in the granulated sugar until well incorporated.
  7. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, stirring until fully incorporated and the batter looks glossy and smooth.
  8. Sprinkle the flour, baking soda, and salt over the wet mixture. Lightly stir the dry ingredients together on top before mixing them in.
  9. Fold gently until no streaks of flour remain. Do not overmix.
  10. Fold in the toasted walnuts, reserving a small handful for topping if desired.
  11. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle reserved walnuts on top, pressing gently.
  12. 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 after 40 minutes.
  13. Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes.
  14. Use the parchment overhang to lift the loaf out and transfer to the wire rack. Cool completely before slicing, about 1-2 hours.

Notes

For best results, use very ripe bananas with brown spots. Toasting the walnuts is essential for flavor. Let the bread cool completely before slicing to avoid a crumbly texture. If your kitchen is humid, you may need extra baking time. The internal temperature should reach 200-205°F for doneness.

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