This tried and tested, super moist Banana Nut Bread Recipe is perfect to use up those ripe bananas. This is a no-fuss, easy recipe that takes less than 10 minutes to prepare. Adding a handful of chopped pecans compliments the banana flavor and adds a delicious crunch.
The batter takes 10 minutes to prep. It's a great recipe to make last minute.
And baking time for this banana nut bread is 75 minutes. So in less than 90 minutes, you'll have warm, moist, and slightly sweet banana bread that you can be proud of.
Banana Nut Bread
To make the batter, you'll need ripe bananas, eggs, buttermilk, and pecans (substitute walnuts if you prefer).
And you can serve this banana nut bread straight out of the oven! It's firm enough that you can slice it even when it's still warm.
And nothing beats a warm slice of banana bread for breakfast. Add a dollop of cream cheese for greater nutritional value.
Blend all the ingredients in your mixer. Pour the batter into a loaf pan and in less than 90 minutes. You have delicious warm banana nut bread.
Not to mention that your house is going to smell amazing.
Ingredients You'll Need
This is a light and airy banana bread recipe, and it stays that way for days. So here's what you need to make it.
Wet Ingredients - The Moist-Makers
BANANAS - Use ripe, soft bananas. Shortcut: Bake a few unpeeled bananas at 300° Fahrenheit for about 10 minutes if your bananas aren't ripe enough.
BUTTERMILK, OIL, EGGS - This is the ultimate moist-making combination and the 'secret sauce' in this recipe.
VANILLA EXTRACT - This is an optional ingredient. But I think the flavors come together when you add a bit of good quality vanilla extract.
Dry Ingredients
FLOUR, BAKING SODA, SUGAR - If your bananas are overripe, you can decrease the amount of sugar. But I've found that ½ cup of sugar adds the perfect amount of sweetness.
How To Make Banana Nut Bread
- Before you start making the batter preheat your oven to 350° degrees Fahrenheit. Use a standard-sized loaf pan and grease it with your favorite baking spray.
- Assemble all the ingredients. Begin by combining all the wet ingredients in a large bowl (here a stand mixer).
- Slowly add sugar, flour, and baking soda. Lastly, add the chopped nuts to the mixture. Blend on low speed until the ingredients are well combined.
- Pour the batter into a prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes at 350° Fahrenheit. Insert a toothpick to check if the bread is fully baked.
TIP - If you are uncertain if your banana bread has fully baked through, use a toothpick to insert into the bread. If it comes out clean, you know the bread is done.
Transfer the bread onto a wire rack and cool completely before serving.
How To Store Banana Bread
When I grew up, every household had bread storage containers like this one. For a while, they seemed to be a bit out of fashion. But this is what I use today to store bread. The banana bread will stay fresh for about 3-4 days.
Before eating a leftover slice, I recommend putting the bread into the microwave for about 15 seconds. There's just something special about warm banana bread.
You can also keep the bread fresh and moist by wrapping it in plastic wrap. Once wrapped, store the bread in a ziplock bag to keep it fresh.
FREEZING - Have you ever wondered if you can freeze banana bread. The answer is a resounding YES! Banana Bread is one of those things you'll almost always find in my freezer. It's a great homemade snack.
Banana nut bread is perfect for freezing. After the loaf has completely cooled down, cut ½ inch slices and put them into these reusable freezable bags.
You can also use Ziplock freezer bags, but I've been on a mission to reduce single-use plastic whenever possible. So the banana bread will keep for about 3 months in the freezer.
Tips and Tricks
I use my stand mixer to make this easy banana bread recipe. But you can also use a handheld electric mixer.
If you are using a handheld mixer, I recommend first mashing the bananas with a fork. Then combine the mashed banana with the wet ingredients and proceed as described above.
More Easy Baked Goods
- Chai Spiced Cookies - These are perfect fall and winter.
- Key Lime Cookies - light and refreshing
- Streuselkuchen - German German Crumb Cake
- German Cheesecake - Käsekuchen
- Banana Bread Muffins - Perfect for a quick breakfast!
Banana Nut Bread
Ingredients
WET INGREDIENTS
- 2 medium bananas ripe, cut into 1 inch pieces
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1¼ cups buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
DRY INGREDIENTS
- 1 ¾ cup flour
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ cup pecans chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350° Fahrenheit and grease a loaf pan.
- Combine bananas, vegetable oil, buttermilk, vanilla extract, and sugar in a large bowl. Use a hand or stand mixer and beat on medium speed until well combined.
- Spoon flour and baking soda into the batter. Continue to beat until the batter is smooth. Add the chopped pecans.
- Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan.
- Bake at 350º Fahrenheit for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
- Insert a toothpick to check for doneness. If it comes out clean, take the bread out of the oven. Transfer on a cooling rack and allow to cool to room temperature.
Anjali
I love banana bread and this recipe totally hit the spot! Love the idea of adding buttermilk to the batter too!
Jessica Formicola
This is my absolute favorite banana bread recipe! It comes out perfect every time, and we make it often!
Jenn
I love banana bread but have never tried it with buttermilk. I bet it adds richness and flavor! I can't wait to try your recipe!
Alison
Yum! This banana bread is moist and delicious with some added crunch with the pecans! A great classic recipe.
Irina
I have tried so many banana bread recipes, but yours is the best! I made it last night, it was gone. Made it this morning, got crumbs... The recipe is amazing!