Apple Banana Nut Bread Recipe
Apple Banana Nut Bread combines ripe bananas and tart apples with crunchy nuts for a deliciously moist and flavorful loaf. The recipe blends mashed bananas and grated apples with flour, sugar, eggs, and baking powder, then incorporates chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans. Baked until golden brown, this bread offers a sweet, fruity taste with added texture from the nuts.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Medium mixing bowl
- Whisk or hand mixer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Loaf pan (9×5 inches)
- Spatula
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1 cup ripe bananas about 2 medium-sized bananas, mashed
- 1 cup peeled and finely chopped apples about 1 medium apple
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour your 9×5-inch loaf pan, or line it with parchment paper for easier removal.
- Prepare the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, chopped apples, and chopped nuts. Stir in the granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well blended.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in a dense loaf.
- Pour Batter into Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The top should be golden brown and slightly cracked.
- Cool: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a cooling rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Want more spice? Add some nutmeg or ginger. And if you prefer a sweeter loaf, consider adding an extra tablespoon of brown sugar or a drizzle of honey into the batter.