This Banana Nut Bread Recipe bakes up moist, tender, and full of banana flavor with toasted pecans in every bite.
Author’s Notes
The Banana Bread That Changed My Mind
Growing up, I would not have touched a baked good with nuts in it with a ten-foot pole. If you wanted to ruin my brownies, add nuts and I was out.
And honestly, I still feel that way about brownies. Sorry, but no nuts in mine! But breads, muffins, pastries, and banana bread? I’m fully on board now.
The older I get, the more It is satisfying to the texture nuts add, especially in banana bread. Toasted pecans give this loaf the best little crunch and make it feel extra special without turning it into full dessert…looking at you…chocolate chips.
If you’re still on the fence, this Banana Nut Bread Recipe might be the one to convince you that nuts really do belong in baked goods!
the cook’s Notes
The Simple Ingredients Behind the Best Banana Nut Bread Recipe
My “secret” to seriously moist Banana Nut Bread? Super ripe bananas, good-quality full-fat Greek yogurt, a mix of butter and oil, and two large eggs.
And then, don’t rush the cooling time! The bread keeps setting as it cools, so give it time before slicing. I hope you love this recipe!
Ingredients In This Banana Nut Bread Recipe
| Ingredient | Let’s Chat About It |
|---|---|
| Overripe bananas | Use very spotty, dark bananas for the sweetest and most assertive flavor. Mash until thick and slightly chunky. |
| Brown sugar and white sugar | Pack the brown sugar tightly and save the topping sugar to sprinkle on right before baking for that nice bakery-style crust. |
| Eggs, Greek yogurt, vanilla, butter, and oil | Use room-temperature ingredients so the batter mixes smoothly. |
| Flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon | Mix just until no dry streaks remain to keep the bread tender. |
| Pecans | Toast first, then chop small so they spread evenly through the bread. |
Quick Tip
Banana Nut Bread Recipe Tips
- Measure the mashed banana. Bananas varya lot in size, so always measure the mash
- Toast the pecans first. This makes a huge difference in flavor!
- Use room-temp ingredients. Eggs, yogurt, butter, and oil mix together much better when they’re all around the same temperature.
- Don’t overmix the batter. Once the flour goes in, mix just until no dry streaks remain. Overmixing can make the bread dense.
- Tent with foil if needed. If the top is browning before the center is done, loosely cover it with foil and keep baking.
the cook’s Notes
Let’s Chat Bread Pans
Use a good-quality 9×5-inch loaf pan for this banana nut bread recipe. Grease it well and line with parchment paper for straightforward removal.
A light metal pan bakes most evenly. If using glass or dark metal, check early and tent with foil if the top browns too fast.
Storage
Cool completely, then wrap tightly or store in an airtight container. Keep at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
To freeze, wrap individual slices or the loaf tightly and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature or toast slices.
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