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Easy Banana Nut Bread

This quick & easy banana nut bread recipe is perfect for those last minute guests or lazy weekend breakfasts.

Ingredients :

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ⅔ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup butter
  • ¼ cup shortening
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup mashed bananas about 3 medium
  • ⅔ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons chopped pecans
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon

Directions :

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour (or line with parchment paper) an 8x4 loaf pan.
  • Combine flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Whisk to combine.
  • With a hand mixer on medium, combine sugar, butter and shortening in a medium bowl until fluffy. Add eggs and mix well. Stir in mashed bananas.
  • Add dry ingredients and mix just until combined. Toss nuts with remaining tablespoon of flour and fold into batter.
  • Pour into prepared loaf pan and top with topping. Combine topping ingredient and sprinkle over loaf.
  • Bake 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Do not overbake.
  • Cool in the pan 5 minutes. Remove from pan and cool completely on a rack.