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Cozy One-Bowl Banana Bread with Walnuts

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This incredibly moist and tender banana bread, with a secret from an accountant’s late wife, features crunchy walnuts and a perfect balance of sweetness. It’s a simple, one-bowl recipe that delivers cozy comfort in every slice.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 ½ cups)
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted (75g)
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar (150g)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (190g)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt (60g)
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts (60g)
  • Optional: ¼ cup chocolate chips
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • Optional: 2 tablespoons maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on the long sides. Lightly grease the parchment.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth with a few small lumps.
  3. Pour the melted butter over the mashed bananas and stir until combined.
  4. Add the sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and glossy.
  5. Stir in the sour cream or Greek yogurt until fully combined.
  6. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  7. Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients. Fold gently with a spatula until just combined (a few streaks of flour are okay).
  8. Fold in the chopped walnuts (and any optional add-ins) until evenly distributed.
  9. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Spread evenly and tap the pan gently on the counter to release air bubbles.
  10. Bake for 55-65 minutes, until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. If the top browns too quickly, tent with foil after 40 minutes.
  11. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then lift the bread out using the parchment overhang and transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  12. Slice and serve once completely cool. Use a serrated knife for clean slices.

Notes

Use really ripe bananas (heavily spotted) for best flavor and moisture. Don’t overmix the batter to avoid tough bread. Toast walnuts in a dry skillet for 3-4 minutes for deeper flavor. Let bread cool completely before slicing to prevent crumbling. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

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Keywords: banana bread, walnuts, one-bowl, easy recipe, moist banana bread, comfort food, fall baking

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