Easy Banana Walnut Bread

Easy Banana Walnut Bread

Ingredients

• • 2 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 3/4 cup sugar

• • 1/2 cup oil (vegetable or canola oil)
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

• • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped

• • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Oil for greasing the pan
  • Baking paper

Directions

1. 1. Preheat the Oven:
      • Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a loaf pan with oil and line it with baking paper, leaving some overhang to easily lift the bread out after baking.
   2. Mash the Bananas:
      • • In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.

       

   3. Mix Wet Ingredients:
      • Add the sugar, oil, milk, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Stir until well combined.

1. 1. Combine Dry Ingredients:
      • In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and baking soda.
   2. Mix the Batter:
      • • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the batter.

       

   3. Add Walnuts:
      • Fold in the chopped walnuts, making sure they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.

1. Pour into the Loaf Pan:
   • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it out evenly.
2. Bake:
   • • Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.

    

3. Cool and Serve:
   • • Once baked, remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, lift the bread out using the baking paper and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
     • Slice and enjoy your banana walnut bread on its own or with a spread of butter.

    

Cooking Tips

• • Bananas: Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for the best flavor and natural sweetness.
  • Mixing: Mix the batter until just combined to ensure a light and tender texture.

• Walnuts: You can toast the walnuts before adding them to the batter for an extra nutty flavor.

Nutritional Benefits

• • Bananas: Provide natural sweetness, potassium, and fiber.
  • Walnuts: Add healthy fats, protein, and a satisfying crunch.

Dietary Information

• This recipe is vegetarian.
• For a dairy-free version, substitute milk with almond milk or another plant-based milk.

Nutritional Facts (per slice, based on 10 slices)

• • Calories: Approximately 210 kcal

• • Protein: 3 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 30 grams
  • Fat: 9 grams

• Fiber: 1.5 grams

Storage

• Refrigeration: Store the banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
• Freezing: Wrap the bread tightly in plastic wrap and foil, then freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.