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Close-up of sliced Walnut Banana Bread Toasted Nuts showing walnuts and raisins baked inside.

Walnut Banana Bread with Toasted Nuts

This recipe makes a moist banana bread studded with toasted walnuts and raisins.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 10 people
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 very ripe bananas medium/large
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter 8 Tbsp, at room temperature
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs lightly beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup walnuts to be toasted and chopped
  • 1/2 cup raisins

Equipment

  • Bread loaf pan (9.25 long x 5.25 wide x 2.75 deep)
  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Separate bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a bread loaf pan.
  2. Lightly roast walnuts on a skillet, stirring continuously to prevent burning. Coarsely chop the walnuts and let them cool to room temperature.
  3. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar.
  4. Mash the bananas with a fork until they resemble chunky applesauce. Add the mashed bananas and the 2 eggs to the batter, mixing until blended.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Add this dry mixture to the wet batter.
  6. Add the vanilla extract, chopped walnuts, and raisins to the batter. Mix until just combined.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  8. Bake at 350°F for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the banana bread rest in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 18g

Notes

If you prefer a sweeter bread, you may substitute honey for the granulated sugar.

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