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Moist No-Mixer Banana Bread with Walnuts

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A simple, moist banana bread recipe that requires no mixer or whisk. Using just a fork and bowl, this easy 3-ingredient style loaf combines overripe bananas, walnuts, and basic pantry staples for a tender, flavorful treat perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 3 large ripe bananas
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup walnuts, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the long sides, and lightly grease.
  2. Peel ripe bananas and place them in a mixing bowl. Mash with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth with a few small chunks remaining.
  3. Melt the butter in the microwave or saucepan and let it cool for a minute so it is liquid but not hot.
  4. Add the melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Stir gently with a fork until combined.
  5. Sprinkle the flour, baking soda, salt, and sugar over the wet mixture. Let sit for a moment to absorb moisture.
  6. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are okay.
  7. Gently fold in the chopped walnuts, distributing them evenly without crushing them.
  8. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then lift out using the parchment overhang and transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Ensure bananas are heavily spotted with brown or black skins for maximum sweetness and moisture. Do not overmix the batter to avoid a tough texture. If the top browns too quickly, tent with aluminum foil after 30 minutes. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil.

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