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Moist One-Bowl Banana Walnut Bread – Easy No-Mixer Recipe

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This moist one-bowl banana walnut bread is proof that you don’t need fancy equipment or complicated techniques to make something truly special. No mixer, no stress, just pure banana goodness.

Ingredients

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  • 3 large ripe bananas, mashed
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts, plus extra for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Position the rack in the center of the oven. Line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on the long sides.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until mostly smooth with a few small lumps remaining.
  3. Add the melted butter, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Stir until well combined and smooth.
  4. Sprinkle the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon over the wet mixture. Fold gently with a spatula or fork until just combined—do not overmix. A few lumps are fine.
  5. Fold in the chopped walnuts with a few strokes. Reserve a handful for topping.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle reserved walnuts on top, pressing them gently into the batter.
  7. Bake for 50-60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. If the top browns too quickly after 40 minutes, tent loosely with aluminum foil.
  8. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then lift the bread out using the parchment paper and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Slice and serve once completely cool.

Notes

Don’t overmix the batter—stir just until the flour disappears. Use a kitchen scale for accuracy (1 cup flour = 120g). Toast walnuts at 350°F for 5-7 minutes for extra flavor. Let the bread cool completely before slicing for best results.

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