Bobby Flay Banana Nut Bread Recipe
The Bobby Flay Banana Nut Bread Recipe is moist, soft and full of rich banana flavor. It is a perfect homemade treat for breakfast or snacks.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas mashed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan lightly with butter or cooking spray.
Mash the Bananas
- Place ripe bananas in a bowl. Mash them with a fork until smooth and creamy.
Mix Wet Ingredients
- Add melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract and milk. Whisk until mixture becomes smooth and well combined.
Combine Dry Ingredients
- In another bowl, mix flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Stir until evenly blended.
Mix Batter
- Slowly add dry ingredients to wet mixture. Stir gently with a spatula until combined. Avoid overmixing.
Add the Nuts
- Fold chopped walnuts into the batter. Mix gently so nuts spread evenly throughout the mixture.
Pour Into Pan
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan. Spread the top evenly with a spatula.
Bake the Bread
- Bake for 50–55 minutes until golden brown. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean.
Cool the Bread
- Remove bread from oven. Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Slice and Serve
- Slice the banana nut bread and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for best sweetness.
- Toast walnuts before adding for stronger flavor.
- Add chocolate chips for a sweeter version.
- Use pecans instead of walnuts if preferred.
- Add a little nutmeg for deeper spice flavor.
- Do not overbake to keep bread moist.