Oven-Roasted Banana Bread with Walnuts

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-26 · Updated 2026-06-26

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Moist and fragrant banana bread baked in the oven, enriched with crunchy toasted walnuts and a hint of warm spices for a classic treat. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 85 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 320 calories and feeds 8, 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: 70 min Serves 8 American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 medium, mashed (about 1 1/2 cups) ripe bananas
1/2 cup, melted unsalted butter
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup, packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup, toasted chopped walnuts

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with butter or nonstick spray.
Step 2: In a large bowl, mix 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas with 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter. Stir in 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar, 2 large eggs, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and combined.
Step 3: In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/2 tsp salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet banana mixture, folding gently until just combined.
Step 4: Fold in 3/4 cup toasted chopped walnuts evenly into the batter. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
Step 5: Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.