Vanilla Banana Bread
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This vanilla banana bread has been my go to quick bread for years, and I'm so excited to share it with you. What I love most is how simple it is to make, taking just 45 minutes from start to finish, which makes it perfect for a weeknight dessert or weekend treat. The ripe bananas are the star here, and beyond tasting absolutely delicious, they're packed with potassium which is great for your heart health. You probably already have most of these ingredients in your kitchen, so it's incredibly budget friendly too. The combination of vanilla and banana is classic for a reason, and the walnuts add a wonderful texture and nutty flavor that makes each bite special.
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Ingredients
- 250all-purpose flour
- 150 ggranulated sugar
- 50 gbrown sugar
- 2eggs
- 100 gmashed banana
- 100 gunsalted butter
- 1 mLvanilla extract
- 8 gbaking powder
- 2 gsalt
- 50 gchopped walnuts
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a 20x20cm baking dish and line it with parchment paper.
Tip: Use a baking dish that's at least 2cm deep.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Use a large bowl to avoid overmixing.
- 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, mashed banana, unsalted butter, and vanilla extract.
Tip: Don't overmix the wet ingredients.
- 4
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
Tip: Don't overmix.
- 5
Fold in the chopped walnuts.
Tip: Use a rubber spatula to avoid crushing the walnuts.
- 6
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
Tip: Use a spatula to get rid of any air pockets.
- 7
Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Tip: Don't open the oven door during the baking time.
- 8
Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
Tip: Use a clean towel to lift the bread out of the pan.
- 9
Transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tip: Let the bread cool completely before slicing.
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