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Almond Banana Nut Bread

Moist Almond Banana Nut Bread for a Cozy Morning Treat

This Almond Banana Nut Bread is a moist and delightful treat perfect for breakfast or dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 3 medium mashed bananas overly ripe
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil can substitute with canola or corn oil
  • 2 large eggs standard size
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional but recommended
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour do not substitute
  • 1 cup white granulated sugar can replace part with honey or maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar can swap with coconut sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda ensure it's fresh
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder freshness is key
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt crucial ingredient
  • 1/2 cup unsalted sliced almonds toasted for more intensity
Optional Toppings
  • 1/4 cup additional sliced almonds for topping
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips mini for a sweet surprise
  • 1/2 cup dried fruit e.g., cranberries or blueberries

Equipment

  • 9x5 inch bread pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and prepare your baking pan.
  2. Mash the overly ripe bananas until smooth.
  3. Whisk in the eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract with the mashed bananas.
  4. Sift together flour, white sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
  5. Combine the wet and dry ingredients gently until just incorporated.
  6. Fold in the sliced almonds gently.
  7. Pour the batter into the greased bread pan and smooth the top.
  8. Sprinkle additional sliced almonds on top.
  9. Bake for 65-70 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  10. Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Customize flavor by adding spices or dried fruits as desired.

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