Classic Banana Bread (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Wet Ingredients
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2 cups mashed very ripe banana (about 4 large)
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½ cup cane sugar or brown sugar
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½ cup melted butter or vegetable oil
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2 large eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
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1½ cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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½ teaspoon sea salt
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½ teaspoon cinnamon
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¼ teaspoon nutmeg
→ Mix-ins & Toppings
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½ cup chopped walnuts, plus 2 tablespoons for topping
# Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease an 8x4 or 9x5-inch loaf pan with butter or oil.
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In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed banana, sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla until well combined.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
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Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. Gently fold in the ½ cup walnuts.
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Pour the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle the remaining 2 tablespoons walnuts on top. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean and the top springs back when lightly touched. If the top gets too brown after about 40 minutes, cover it with foil for the remaining bake time.
# Notes:
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This is the BEST banana bread recipe! It's incredibly moist, delicious, and packed with banana flavor.
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Feel free to substitute the walnuts with pecans, chocolate chips, or raisins based on your preference.