Pecan-Studded Banana Bread

Pecan-Studded Banana Bread recipe videos

Pecan-Studded Banana Bread is a moist, sweet quick bread made with ripe mashed bananas, flour, sugar, eggs, and butter, generously mixed with crunchy pecans. It's a beloved American baked good, often enjoyed for breakfast or as a comforting snack.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This is typically a high-carb and high-fat treat due to the sugar, butter, and nuts, with moderate protein from the eggs and pecans. A standard slice provides key nutrients like potassium from the bananas and healthy fats from the pecans, with a calorie ballpark of 250-400 per slice.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	390 kcal
Protein	5.5 g
Carbs	52 g
Fat	19 g
Fiber	3.5 g
Sugar	28 g
Sodium	280 mg
Potassium	200 mg
Magnesium	35 mg
Iron	1.8 mg
Calcium	40 mg
Vitamin B6	0.2 mg
Vitamin C	3 mg
Manganese	0.8 mg
Phosphorus	80 mg

Per 1 slice (100 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Banana bread's popularity surged during the Great Depression as a way to use overripe bananas, reducing food waste. Nutritionally, the pecans add not just texture but also a boost of fiber, antioxidants, and heart-healthy monounsaturated fats.