Walnut Banana Bread (Moist, Easy & One-Bowl Recipe)
Soft, nutty, and perfectly moist — this Easy Walnut Banana Bread is everything you want in a cozy homemade treat. Made in one bowl with just a few simple ingredients, it’s the kind of recipe you’ll bake on repeat. The ripe bananas make it naturally sweet, while the toasted walnuts add just the right crunch. Perfect for breakfast, snack time, or whenever you need something warm and comforting straight from the oven.
Ingredients
- 4 ripe bananas
- ¾ cup sugar
- ½ cup neutral oil
- ½ cup applesauce or pear purée
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mash bananas in a large bowl. Add sugar, oil, applesauce, and vanilla; mix until smooth.
- Add flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Stir just until combined.
- Fold in chopped walnuts.
- Pour into a greased loaf pan and bake for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool before slicing. Enjoy warm with almond butter or berry jam.
Notes
- Storage: 2–3 days at room temp or up to 3 months frozen.
- If you only have an 8½×4½-inch pan, that works too — just add about 5 extra minutes of baking time and check with a toothpick near the center.
- Pan size: Use a standard 12-cup muffin tin.
- Liners: Line with paper liners or grease each cup lightly with oil or cooking spray.
- Fill: Fill each cup about ¾ full (a ¼-cup scoop works perfectly).
- Bake time: 20–25 minutes at 350°F (175°C), until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Yield: You’ll get 12 regular muffins or about 24 mini muffins (bake minis for 12–15 minutes).