Ina Garten Banana Nut Bread Recipe
Ina Garten’s Banana Nut Bread is a classic quick bread made with ripe bananas, butter, sugar, eggs, and nuts, such as walnuts or pecans. The bananas keep the bread moist, while the nuts add a delightful crunch. This recipe is simple to make and requires no special equipment—just a mixing bowl and a loaf pan.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 50
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (about 10-12 slices) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven – Set to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mash the bananas – In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Mix wet ingredients – Add melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla to the mashed bananas. Stir until well combined.
- Combine dry ingredients – In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Fold in the dry mixture – Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Add the nuts – Gently fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans.
- Pour into the pan – Transfer the batter into the greased loaf pan and spread evenly.
- Bake the bread – Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool before slicing – Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.