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Sliced banana bread with cinnamon, nutmeg, and walnuts showing a moist golden crumb

Banana Bread Recipe with Cinnamon, Nutmeg, and Walnuts

This banana bread recipe is a cozy, tender loaf with warm cinnamon and nutmeg flavor and a satisfying nutty crunch. It is an easy homemade bake for breakfast or a comforting sweet treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet ingredients
  • 3 to 4 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat the oven to 350°F / 175°C. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or prepare it with parchment paper.
  2. Place the ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl and mash them with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth.
  3. Stir the melted butter and granulated sugar into the mashed bananas until well combined.
  4. Add the eggs individually, mixing between additions, then blend in the vanilla extract.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg together.
  6. Add the dry mixture gradually to the banana mixture, folding just until the flour disappears. Avoid overmixing.
  7. Fold the chopped walnuts or pecans into the batter if using.
Baking
  1. Transfer the batter to the prepared 9x5-inch loaf pan and smooth the surface. Gently tap the pan against the counter to help remove large air bubbles.
  2. Bake at 350°F / 175°C for 55 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  3. Allow the banana bread to cool before slicing and serving.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or wrap tightly and freeze for up to 3 months.