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The BEST Banana Nut Bread

This Banana Nut Bread is a cozy classic! Moist, flavorful, and packed with walnuts, it’s perfect for any time of the day.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time1 hour 25 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Banana Bread, Easy, Nut Bread
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup salted butter softened
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 whole very ripe bananas mashed
  • 2 large eggs at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk
  • 3/4 cup walnuts chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Grease your 9x5 inch loaf pan with a little butter or cooking spray.
  • Cream together the softened butter, canola oil, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the mashed bananas, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
  • In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Mix until just combined; fold in the chopped walnuts.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula if needed.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for about 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Remove the loaf from the oven and let it sit in the pan for about 10 minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Rubber Spatula
  • 9x5-inch loaf pan
  • Oven
  • Cooling rack

Notes

  • Wrap the banana nut bread in plastic wrap for storage.
  • For longer storage, refrigerate in an airtight container for up to a week.
  • Freeze slices for up to 3 months, wrapping them well.