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Best Moist Banana Bread Recipe – Easy Homemade Banana Nut Loaf

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This moist banana bread is packed with ripe bananas, sweet raisins, and crunchy toasted walnuts. It’s soft, flavorful, and perfect for breakfast or a snack, especially when made with overripe bananas.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3 very ripe bananas
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
  • 1/2 cup raisins

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a loaf pan.
  2. Toast walnuts in a skillet, chop, and let cool.
  3. Cream together butter and sugar in a bowl.
  4. Mash bananas and mix into the batter with eggs.
  5. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt, then add to the mixture.
  6. Add vanilla, walnuts, and raisins, then mix well.
  7. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
  8. Bake for 55–60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a rack.

Notes

  • Use overripe bananas for best flavor and moisture.
  • You can substitute sugar with honey if desired.
  • Store covered at room temperature for a few days or refrigerate.
  • Author: lina
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 20 g
  • Sodium: 243 mg
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Saturated Fat: 7 g
  • Carbohydrates: 45 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 5 g
  • Cholesterol: 57 mg