Description
This Banana Nut Bread is a moist, tender loaf packed with sweet bananas and crunchy walnuts, all made effortlessly in a bread maker!
Ingredients
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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2/3 cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium bananas)
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
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In a bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the mashed bananas and vanilla.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
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Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix just until combined.
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Fold in the chopped walnuts.
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Pour the batter into the bread maker pan, making sure the paddle is in place.
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Set your bread maker to the “Quick Bread” or “Cake” setting.
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Start the machine and bake according to your bread maker’s instructions (usually about 1 hour).
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Once done, remove the pan carefully and let the bread cool before slicing.
Notes
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Make sure to use very ripe bananas for the best flavor and sweetness.
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You can substitute pecans for walnuts if desired.
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Always check your bread maker’s manual for the correct settings and any specific instructions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Bread Maker Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
Keywords: banana bread, bread maker, easy breakfast, banana nut loaf