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Amish Banana Nut Bread Recipe

Amish Banana Nut Bread Recipe

A classic Amish banana nut bread recipe made with ripe bananas, butter, sugar, and chopped nuts for a moist, flavorful loaf. This traditional recipe is simple, comforting, and perfect for breakfast, snacks, or gifting. With its rich banana aroma and satisfying crunch, it’s a timeless bake that everyone loves.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 ripe bananas mashed
  • 1/2 cup 1 stick unsalted butter, melted
  • 3/4 cup granulated 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 ground cinnamon optional
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls (large and medium)
  • Wooden spoon or whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Loaf pan (9x5 inch recommended)
  • Spatula
  • Toothpick (for doneness test)
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Stir in melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until well combined.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
  4. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined—do not overmix.
  5. Gently fold in the chopped nuts.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  7. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
    Amish Banana Nut Bread Recipe

Notes

  • The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your bread will be.
  • Substitute brown sugar for part of the granulated sugar for deeper flavor.
  • You can add chocolate chips or raisins for a fun twist.
  • Store the bread tightly wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • This Amish banana nut bread recipe freezes beautifully—wrap in foil and freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Amish Banana Nut Bread Recipe