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Easy Moist Banana Bread with Walnuts – One-Bowl Recipe

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This one-bowl banana walnut bread is incredibly moist, tender, and packed with crunchy walnuts. It’s a foolproof recipe that changes minds about banana bread, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 3 very ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 ½ cups or 340g)
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted
  • ¼ cup (60ml) vegetable oil
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (120g) chopped walnuts, plus extra for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Position a rack in the center of the oven. Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the two long sides.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until mostly smooth with a few small lumps.
  3. Add the melted butter, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir until well combined and smooth.
  4. Sprinkle the flour, baking soda, and salt over the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined; do not overmix.
  5. Fold in the chopped walnuts until evenly distributed. Reserve a handful for topping if desired.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Smooth the top and sprinkle reserved walnuts on top. Tap the pan on the counter once or twice to release air bubbles.
  7. Bake for 50-60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. If browning too quickly, tent with foil after 40 minutes.
  8. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then use the parchment overhang to lift the bread out. Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely before slicing (at least 1 hour).

Notes

For extra moisture, brush the top with melted butter after baking. Toast walnuts before adding for best flavor. Use very ripe bananas with brown spots. Do not overmix the batter. Let cool completely before slicing to prevent crumbling.

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