Baked Banana Bread with Walnuts

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-16 · Updated 2026-04-16

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Moist, naturally sweet banana bread with toasted walnuts and warm cinnamon notes, ready in under an hour. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 75 minutes, layers ripe bananas, unsalted butter, granulated sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 10, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 60 min Serves 10 American cuisine 180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 (about 1.5 cups mashed) ripe bananas
1/2 cup, melted unsalted butter
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1.5 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 cup, chopped walnuts

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with butter.
Step 2: In a large bowl, mash 3 ripe bananas (about 1.5 cups) until smooth. Add 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter and 1/2 cup granulated sugar, then beat in 2 large eggs until well combined.
Step 3: In a separate bowl, whisk 1.5 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp cinnamon. Add to wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
Step 4: Fold in 1/2 cup chopped walnuts. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 55-65 minutes until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.