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The BEST Banana Bread with Pecans

The BEST Banana Bread with Pecans – Moist & Irresistible Delight

Try the BEST Banana Bread with Pecans for a moist and irresistible treat that brings comfort with each bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda not directly substitutable with baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt essential for balancing sweetness
  • 2-3 medium Overripe Bananas the riper, the better
  • 1 cup Sugar can substitute half with brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter melted and cooled
  • 2 large Eggs can substitute with 1/4 cup applesauce for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract imitation vanilla as a less expensive substitute
For the Pecans
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans optional to substitute with walnuts or omit
For Dusting (Optional)
  • 1 cup Confectioners’ Sugar for enhancing presentation

Equipment

  • 9×5-inch loaf pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
  3. Mash the overripe bananas in a separate bowl until mostly smooth but still slightly chunky.
  4. Combine the mashed bananas with sugar using an electric mixer until fluffy and light in color.
  5. Add melted butter, eggs, and vanilla to the banana mixture and mix until just combined.
  6. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  7. Fold in the chopped pecans and any remaining banana chunks.
  8. Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan and tap gently to release air bubbles.
  9. Bake for 50-60 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use overripe bananas and avoid overmixing the batter to maintain a light texture.

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