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Banana Walnut Bread

Banana Walnut Bread

Active time: 30 min
Total time: 90 min
Serves: 10–12
Soft, moist and crunchy.

Steps

1

Greasing the Pan and Toasting the Walnuts

Greasing the  Pan and Toasting the Walnuts

Ingredients

  • 1 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
To start the banana walnut bread, first preheat oven to 350 degree Fahrenheit (180 degree Celcuis). Grease the bottom and sides of a pan with butter. (9 by 5-inch loaf pan; 3 inch deep). Dust with flour, tapping out excess. Spread the walnuts on a baking sheet and toast for about 7-8 minutes or until lightly toasted.
2

Preparing the Batter Mixture

Preparing the Batter Mixture

Ingredients

  • 100g unsalted butter
  • 3 very ripe, soft large bananas (about 400g)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
  • 1 cup muscovado sugar (or 3/4 cup white sugar)
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp aluminum-free baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp fine unrefined sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
To begin the batter, melt the butter over low heat until melted. Set aside until cool. Then, peel the bananas and mash it with with a fork. In a medium bowl, lightly beat the eggs, add the yogurt, the cooled melted butter and the mashed bananas. Whisk until the mixture is combined. In a large bowl combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and toasted walnuts. With a rubber spatula or wooden spoon, lightly fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients just until combined and the batter is thick and chunky.
3

Baking the Banana Bread

Baking the Banana Bread
To bake the banana bread, scrape batter into prepared pan. Bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 55 to 60 minutes. Place on a wire rack to cool and then remove the bread from the pan. Slice into 3/4 inch thick. Serve warm at room temperature. Wrap leftover banana bread with foil or plastic wrap and store in the fridge or freezer.