Spiced Banana Nut Bread with Cinnamon Glaze
A moist and flavorful banana bread infused with nuts and cinnamon, topped with a sweet glaze. This american-inspired recipe ready in about 70 minutes pairs medium, mashed bananas, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 200 calories and feeds 8, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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.
Ingredients
- 3 medium, mashed bananas
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup, melted unsalted butter
- 2, beaten eggs
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup, chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp, softened unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 8x4-inch loaf pan. In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking soda, and cinnamon. Fold in mashed bananas, melted butter, eggs, and milk until smooth.
- Step 2: Stir in chopped walnuts. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50-55 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Step 3: While bread bakes, mix powdered sugar, softened butter, and vanilla extract until glossy. Drizzle over warm bread and let cool completely.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Spiced Banana Nut Bread with Cinnamon Glaze take to make?
Total time is about 70 minutes (20 min prep + 50 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Spiced Banana Nut Bread with Cinnamon Glaze?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep medium, mashed bananas from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Spiced Banana Nut Bread with Cinnamon Glaze?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Spiced Banana Nut Bread with Cinnamon Glaze for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 8 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 8). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Spiced Banana Nut Bread with Cinnamon Glaze?
American mains like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Used half the salt and it was still plenty flavorful.
- ★★★★★
Used frozen vegetables instead of fresh and honestly couldn't tell the difference.
- ★★★★☆
Really good but took about 10 minutes longer than stated.
