This banana nut bread recipe flavored with brown sugar, vanilla and cinnamon is so absolutely delicious and completely irresistible.
Ingredients
Full recipe with amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
- Butter.
- Brown sugar.
- Eggs.
- Bananas.
- Vanilla.
- Cinnamon.
- Flour.
- Baking powder.
- Baking soda.
- Salt.
- Walnuts. Pecans can be substituted.
How to make banana nut bread
- Make the batter: Cream the butter and sugar together until pale and fluffy. I like using my stand mixer for this but you can use electric beaters too. Add the eggs, one at a time, and beat well after each addition. Mash the bananas with a fork then add to the bowl and mix in. Sift together the dry ingredients then add to the bowl and mix in, taking care not to over mix. Fold in three quarters of the walnuts. Transfer the batter to a greased and lined loaf pan (9x5in/23x13cm).
- Make the topping: Combine the sugar, cinnamon and remaining nuts together then sprinkle over the batter.
- Bake: Bake the banana bread for 45-60 minutes or until a skewers inserted comes out clean. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Freezing instrucions
Yes, this banana bread freezes very well. Allow to cool completely then wrap well with parchment paper and foil and freeze for up to 3 months. Alternatively, freeze slices individually to make thawing easier.
How long does banana bread last?
If kept in an airtight container, banana bread will last for up to 4 days at room temperature or 7 days in the fridge.
