Name: Banana Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 cups mashed very ripe banana about 4 large; ½ cup cane sugar or brown sugar; ½ cup melted butter or oil plus more for the pan; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1½ cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled; 1 teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon sea salt; ½ teaspoon cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon nutmeg; ½ cup chopped walnuts plus 2 tablespoons for topping

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Overview

Prep15 min

Cook55 min

Total70 min

Servings8

DifficultyEasy

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Ingredients

2 cups mashed very ripe bananaabout 4 large½ cup cane sugar or brown sugar½ cup melted butter or oilplus more for the pan2 large eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract1½ cups all-purpose flourspooned and leveled1 teaspoon baking soda½ teaspoon sea salt½ teaspoon cinnamon¼ teaspoon nutmeg½ cup chopped walnutsplus 2 tablespoons for topping

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Equipment

Loaf pan
Mixing bowls
Whisk
Spatula

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Method

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Mash the soft bananas

Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a loaf pan. In a large bowl, whisk mashed banana, sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla.

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Fold the dry cloud

Whisk flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add to the banana mixture and stir until just combined. Fold in ½ cup walnuts.

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Bake the golden loaf

Pour into the pan, top with remaining walnuts, and bake 50–60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Tent with foil if browning early.

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Slice the cozy morning

Cool in the pan, then slice. Eat warm with a little butter if you like.

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Tips

NoteAurora prefers the garnish. I prefer the last bite.

NoteMake it once, then make it yours with tiny swaps.

NoteLeftovers are friends if you store them kindly.

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Nutrition

Caloriesvaries

NoteApproximate; depends on servings and toppings

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Storage

RefrigeratorStore covered and reheat gently when needed.

Best freshFlavor and texture are happiest the day you make it.

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Frequently asked

Can I change it a little?+

Yes — keep the heart of the method and swap toppings or veggies as you like.

How do I store leftovers?+

Cool, cover, and refrigerate. Reheat gently when needed.

Is this hard?+

No — easy steps, soft kitchen energy.

Banana Bread

Overview

Ingredients

Equipment