Pecan Banana Bread
A comforting Pecan Banana Bread that combines ripe bananas and crunchy pecans for a delicious treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare a 9×5 inch loaf pan by greasing it with butter or cooking spray.
- Mash the ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
- Combine the eggs and brown sugar with the mashed bananas and mix until combined.
- Mix the flour, cinnamon, and salt in a separate bowl, then gradually add to the wet mixture.
- Fold in the chopped pecans gently into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a splash of vanilla extract. Leftover banana bread freezes beautifully for later enjoyment.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: banana bread, pecan bread, comfort food