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The BEST Banana Bread with Pecans

The BEST Banana Bread with Pecans for Cozy Home Baking

The BEST Banana Bread with Pecans, a moist and fluffy treat perfect for cozy mornings or snacks.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Substitute with gluten-free flour in a 1:1 ratio.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Acts as a leavening agent.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances sweetness and balances flavors.
  • 2 medium Overripe Bananas Make sure they are extra ripe.
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Consider using brown sugar for richer flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Can be swapped with melted coconut oil.
  • 2 large Eggs Replace with 1/4 cup of applesauce per egg for egg-free.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Using pure vanilla extract will give the best results.
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Pecans Feel free to substitute with walnuts or chocolate chips.
For Serving (Optional)
  • Confectioners' Sugar Light dusting for presentation.

Equipment

  • 9x5 loaf pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Mash overripe bananas in a medium bowl to yield 1 cup of mashed bananas.
  4. Beat two bananas with granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Combine melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract into the banana-sugar mixture.
  6. Gently fold wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just mixed.
  7. Add chopped pecans and mashed bananas to the batter and stir gently.
  8. Pour batter into the greased loaf pan and tap to eliminate air bubbles.
  9. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Cool the bread in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  11. Slice and serve warm with optional confectioners' sugar on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

This banana bread can be stored at room temperature for a few days or frozen for several months.

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