One-Bowl Banana Walnut Bread with Cinnamon

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Moist banana bread studded with toasted walnuts and a hint of warm cinnamon, made effortlessly in one bowl for a comforting treat. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 75 minutes, layers ripe bananas, granulated sugar, large egg 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 220 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 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, mash 3 medium ripe bananas with a fork until mostly smooth, about 1 1/2 cups.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 large egg, 1/3 cup melted unsalted butter, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Step 4: Add 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/2 tsp salt to the wet ingredients. Stir gently until just combined; do not overmix.
  5. Step 5: Fold in 3/4 cup toasted chopped walnuts evenly through the batter.
  6. Step 6: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  7. Step 7: Bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Step 8: Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

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