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Best Easy One-Bowl Banana Bread with Walnuts Recipe

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This one-bowl banana bread with walnuts is quick, easy, and incredibly moist. Made with simple pantry ingredients, it’s perfect for breakfast or dessert and always a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1½ cups)
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted (75g)
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar (150g)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour (190g)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • ¾ cup chopped walnuts (90g)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray, then line with parchment paper, leaving overhang on the long sides.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth with a few small lumps.
  3. In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter in 20-second bursts until just melted. Let cool for a minute or two.
  4. Add the melted butter, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Stir until well combined.
  5. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. (Alternatively, sprinkle dry ingredients over wet and stir gently.)
  6. Add the flour mixture to the banana mixture. Stir until just combined—about 10 to 12 strokes. Do not overmix.
  7. Gently fold in the chopped walnuts with a spatula until evenly distributed.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly. Tap the pan gently on the counter to release air bubbles.
  9. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. The top should be golden brown.
  10. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then lift it out using the parchment paper overhang and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely (at least 30 minutes) before slicing.

Notes

For best results, use very ripe bananas with brown spots. Toast walnuts at 350°F for 5-7 minutes before adding for extra flavor. Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense bread. Let the bread cool completely before slicing for cleaner cuts.

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