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Banana Nut Bread

This classic banana nut bread combines ripe bananas, chopped roasted peanuts, and a light hint of lemon extract for a moist quick bread that's perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
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Ingredients

Bread
  • 1/3 cup butter or margarine
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 tsp lemon extract
  • 1+1/4 cups cups mashed ripe bananas (2 to 3 bananas)
  • 1+3/4 cups cups all-purpose flour
  • 2+1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup roasted peanuts, chopped

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer or wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Rubber spatula
  • 8½ × 4½-inch loaf pan
  • Cooling rack

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease an 8½ × 4½-inch loaf pan and set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter (or margarine) and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the lemon extract.
  3. Add the mashed ripe bananas and mix until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, mixing just until incorporated. Fold in the chopped roasted peanuts until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
  7. Bake for 1 hour, or until a cake tester or toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 30 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Allow the bread to cool for about 30 minutes before removing it from the pan.
  • Store tightly wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer storage.
  • This bread freezes well. Wrap tightly and freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Serve plain or lightly toasted with butter or peanut butter.

Classic Banana Bread with Roasted Peanuts

This banana nut bread combines ripe bananas with chopped roasted peanuts for a moist quick bread that has plenty of texture in every slice. A small amount of lemon extract brightens the flavor while the peanuts add a satisfying crunch that complements the soft crumb.
Whether enjoyed for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or dessert, this homemade loaf is simple to prepare and easy to make ahead.

Easy to Bake and Freeze

Once baked and cooled, the loaf slices cleanly and freezes exceptionally well. Individual slices can be wrapped and frozen for convenient breakfasts or quick snacks throughout the week.
The bread is delicious served plain, lightly toasted, or spread with butter or peanut butter.

Peanuts Add Flavor and Texture

Roasted peanuts provide a crunchy contrast to the tender banana bread while contributing their naturally rich, nutty flavor. Their texture makes this variation on classic banana bread especially satisfying.
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