{"id":"9cb05d6d-a0ab-4803-8351-f6fb11a7f62c","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/9cb05d6d-a0ab-4803-8351-f6fb11a7f62c","source_url":"https://www.loveandlemons.com/banana-bread-recipe/","title":"Banana Bread","description":"The BEST banana bread recipe! This easy loaf is moist, delicious, and packed with banana flavor. I love to add walnuts for crunch, but feel free to swap in pecans, chocolate chips, or raisins if you prefer.","servings":8,"servings_text":"8","prep_time":"PT15M","cook_time":"PT55M","total_time":"PT70M","image_url":"https://cdn.loveandlemons.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/banana-bread-recipe-500x500.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"2 cups mashed very ripe banana (about 4 large)","item":"mashed very ripe banana","quantity":2,"unit":"cup","preparation":"about 4 large"},{"text":"½ cup cane sugar or brown sugar","item":"cane sugar or brown sugar","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"½ cup melted butter or vegetable oil (plus more for the pan)","item":"melted butter or vegetable oil","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"plus more for the pan"},{"text":"2  large eggs","item":"large eggs","quantity":2},{"text":"1 teaspoon vanilla extract","item":"vanilla extract","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1½ cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)","item":"all-purpose flour","quantity":1.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"spooned and leveled"},{"text":"1 teaspoon baking soda","item":"baking soda","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"½ teaspoon sea salt","item":"sea salt","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"½ teaspoon cinnamon","item":"cinnamon","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"¼ teaspoon nutmeg","item":"nutmeg","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"½ cup chopped walnuts (plus 2 tablespoons for topping)","item":"chopped walnuts","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"plus 2 tablespoons for topping"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease an 8x4 or 9x5-inch loaf pan."},{"number":2,"text":"In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed banana, sugar, butter, eggs, and vanilla."},{"number":3,"text":"In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg."},{"number":4,"text":"Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Don’t overmix. Fold in the ½ cup walnuts."},{"number":5,"text":"Pour the batter into the prepared pan and top with the remaining 2 tablespoons walnuts."},{"number":6,"text":"Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean and the top springs back to the touch. I like to check the loaf after 40 minutes. If the top is golden brown, I cover it with foil for the remaining bake time to prevent further browning."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T00:02:11.521581+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T00:02:11.521581+00:00"}