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Pecan-Studded Banana Bread Recipe

American · Dessert, Bread · 75 min total

A moist and tender banana bread loaded with crunchy pecans, perfect for using up overripe bananas.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 large)
• 1/3 cup melted unsalted butter
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• Pinch of salt
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, mix mashed bananas with melted butter.
3. Stir in sugar, egg, and vanilla until well combined.
4. Sprinkle baking soda and salt over the mixture, then mix in.
5. Add flour and stir just until no streaks remain. Fold in chopped pecans.
6. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
7. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips

• Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for best flavor.
• Toast pecans in a dry skillet for 3-4 minutes for extra crunch.
• Store wrapped in plastic wrap at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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