Description
A moist and flavorful banana pecan bread that’s perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in mashed bananas and vanilla.
- Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Fold in chopped pecans.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor.
- You can substitute walnuts for pecans if preferred.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg