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Banana Walnut Bread

published on June 18, 2018 | updated on December 4, 2022

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Banana Walnut Bread

Easy Banana Walnut Bread made with greek yogurt and very simple ingredients. This banana bread is super moist, soft and fluffy with a lovely crispy exterior.

Delicious banana walnut bread served on w wooden plate.

Lately, I’ve been obsessing over banana bread. It is just one of these things that I love having for breakfast and as a dessert. It also makes a perfect snack.

And when I say obsessing, I mean that I’ve been doubling the quantity and baking 2 loaves at once every single weekend for the past month!

My partner loves banana bread as much as I do, so it made it to all the lunch boxes that we’ve been taking to work with us. We also love this amazing Vegan Chocolate Banana Bread and these mouthwatering Apple Cinnamon Muffins.

I spend one or two days a week cooking (for the blog and for my family). And I do everything else during the 3 or 4 days that are left. So imagine all the meal prep that I have to do to make sure that I don’t spend much time in the kitchen when I should be working in the office. And this banana walnut bread is a real lifesaver! It is the moistest banana bread that I’ve ever had and made, and it’s just perfect for lunch boxes!

Table of Contents hide
1 Why This Recipe Works
2 Ingredients
3 How To Make The Best Walnut Banana Bread
4 Tips For Making Walnut Banana Bread
5 Frequently Asked Questions
6 Banana Walnut Bread

Why This Recipe Works

  • Easy – This banana nut bread is so easy to make, that you don’t even need a mixer – just mix everything with a spatula or a wooden spoon. This makes it a great activity to do together with your children if they like to cook.
  • Simple – It requires simple ingredients that you can find in your pantry.
  • Perfectly sweetened – It’s perfectly sweetened using ripe bananas, Sweeten the banana bread with agave syrup and brown sugar. I used brown sugar to give this banana bread the lovely crunchy exterior..
Slices on walnut banana bread.

Ingredients

The ingredients in this recipe are quite simple. Basically, things that you normally find in your pantry.

To make this banana nut bread you need:

  • Bananas – use ripe bananas, but if you have overripe bananas, feel free to use them as well, as that would result in a dense but moist caramel like banana bread that you will love.
  • Greek yogurt.
  • Eggs – use eggs that are at room temperature.
  • All-purpose flour and a pinch of salt.
  • Baking soda and lemon juice to activate it.
  • Sweetener – Sweeten the banana bread with agave syrup and brown sugar. I used brown sugar to give this banana bread the lovely crunchy exterior.
  • Nuts – A handful of crushed walnuts or any other nut that you would like to use. Almonds work very well in this recipe too.

Complete list of ingredients with amounts and instructions can be found in the recipe card below.

How To Make The Best Walnut Banana Bread

You could use a cake pan for this recipe, and make a round banana walnut cake. However, my favourite way to bake this banana bread is in the classic loaf pan. I also love the fact that loaf slices fit perfectly in lunch boxes.

The dough in a loaf pan decorated with crushed walnuts.
  1. Preheat and grease. Preheat your oven to 355°F/180°C. Grease the loaf pan with nonstick spray.
  2. Mix the dry. In a bowl, combine the flour with the salt and set aside.
  3. Mix the wet. Take another bowl, mash the bananas with a fork, then add the eggs along with the yogurt, agave syrup, brown sugar, lemon juice and mix well until combined.
  4. Add baking soda. Add the baking soda to the mixture, and it will be activated by the lemon juice. This will ensure that your banana bread is moist and fluffy.
  5. Make the dough. Combine the dry and the wet ingredients, and mix lightly with a spatula. Be careful not to overmix your batter. As that can result in a tough and super dense bread.
  6. Fold in the nuts. Fold in the crushed walnuts, and pour the batter into prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle with more walnuts on top of the batter.
  7. Bake. Bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the centre of the bread.
  8. Serve. Wait for the loaf to be completely chilled before you start slicing and serving it.

Tips For Making Walnut Banana Bread

  • Use eggs at room temperature to help them combine with the rest of the ingredients.
  • Use ripe bananas to get naturally sweetened and moist bread.
  • Be careful not to overmix your batter. As that can result in a tough and super dense or gummy bread.
  • Baking soda requires an acid to be activated. In this recipe I’ve used both yogurt and lemon juice that will activate the baking soda. That will result in a super moist, soft and fluffy banana bread.
  • You can use any nuts in this recipe. Walnuts as well as almonds work really well. You can also use pecans or hazelnuts.
The best banana bread in a loaf baking pan topped with crushed walnuts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is banana bread gummy?

That is due to over mixing. Over Mixing the batter results in a gummy super dense bread. It is enough to lightly incorporate dry ingredients with wet ingredients using a spatula.

How to store banana bread?

Store banana bread wrapped in plastic wrap or in an airtight container on the counter for up 4 days. It actually tastes better on the next day of baking.

How to ripen bananas?

There are two ways to do that: The quickest method is placing whole unpeeled bananas on a baking sheet and baking them at 260°F/130°C for about 15 minutes depending on their initial ripeness. The other method is placing them inside a paper bag and leaving them on the kitchen counter for one day (not separated). To speed up the process, add an apple to the paper bag before folding up the top.

This best banana bread recipe can be ready in less than an hour. So make sure to try this recipe and let me know what you think!

Did you make this recipe? Be sure to leave a review below and tag me on Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest!

Banana Walnut Bread

Easy banana walnut bread made with yogurt and very simple ingredients. It is super moist, soft and fluffy with a lovely crispy exterior.
5 from 17 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Banana and Walnut Cake, banana bread with walnuts, banana walnut bread
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 305kcal
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Equipment

  • spatula
  • loaf baking pan

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups (190 grams) all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 bananas ripe, mashed
  • ½ cup (120 grams) yogurt
  • ¼ cup (50 ml) agave syrup
  • ¼ cup (50 grams) light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 cup (125 grams) walnuts

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 355°F (180°C) and grease a loaf pan.
  • In a bowl, combine flour with salt and baking soda. Set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs then add mashed bananas, yogurt, agave syrup, brown sugar, and lemon juice. Mix well until combined.
  • Combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients and mix lightly with a spatula. Make sure not to over mix the batter.
  • Fold in crushed walnuts and pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Make sure that the loaf is completely chilled before removing from pan and slicing.

Notes

  • Use eggs at room temperature to help them combine with the rest of the ingredients.
  • Use ripe bananas to get naturally sweetened and moist bread.
  • Be careful not to overmix your batter. As that can result in a tough and super dense or gummy bread.
  • Baking soda requires an acid to be activated. In this recipe I’ve used both yogurt and lemon juice that will activate the baking soda. That will result in a super moist, soft and fluffy banana bread.
  • You can use any nuts in this recipe. Walnuts as well as almonds work really well. You can also use pecans or hazelnuts.

Nutrition

Calories: 305kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 251mg | Potassium: 222mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 66IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 2mg

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  1. Dimitra Alevras

    February 22, 2021 at 6:49 pm

    Hi, planning on making this today, what can I replace the yogurt with?

    Reply
    • Diana

      March 03, 2021 at 1:20 pm

      Hi, you can use buttermilk or full-fat milk. If you’re avoiding dairy, then substitute with extra virgin olive oil.

      Reply
  2. Lynn

    April 20, 2020 at 2:11 am

    5 stars
    I made this banana walnut bread today and it was simply amazing! It was also quick and easy!

    Reply
    • diana

      April 22, 2020 at 4:38 am

      I’m glad to hear you enjoyed it, Lynn! Thank you for taking the time to leave this review!

      Reply
  3. Rich Tyler

    June 27, 2018 at 9:55 am

    5 stars
    This looks yummy, would love to tuck into with a cuppa tea!

    Reply
  4. Margaret Gallagher

    June 25, 2018 at 3:44 pm

    Never thought of making it this way – certaintly will give it a go

    Reply
  5. mike fiera

    June 25, 2018 at 3:34 pm

    5 stars
    i am definately saving this recipe, what a great combination

    Reply
  6. Edyta at Innocent Delight

    June 21, 2018 at 3:30 pm

    5 stars
    This banana bread looks fantastic and I am totally with you on it: I can eat it for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Great recipe with this frozen yogurt!

    Reply
  7. Julia

    June 21, 2018 at 2:30 pm

    5 stars
    Banana walnut bread is one of my favorite breads. It’s addictive.

    Reply
  8. Traci

    June 21, 2018 at 2:16 pm

    5 stars
    Ohhh I’m loving the look of this banana bread! The colors and texture look so appealing…I’m wishing I had some now! I love it that you used frozen yogurt for it…I never would have thought of that. Pinning and bookmarking this one now!

    Reply
  9. Helen of Fuss Free Flavours

    June 21, 2018 at 2:16 pm

    5 stars
    Love banana bread, perfect for breakfast or lunch. Always lovely and moist, particularly as you’ve used Yoomoo.

    Reply
  10. linda spiker

    June 21, 2018 at 2:00 pm

    5 stars
    Oh goodness! Toast that up and pass me the butter!

    Reply
  11. camila

    June 19, 2018 at 12:10 pm

    5 stars
    wow with frozen yogurt?? interesting!! so I have some bananas here that are either gonna become smoothie or banana bread lol probably banana bread after seeing this delicious bread of yours!

    Reply
  12. Emily

    June 19, 2018 at 11:35 am

    5 stars
    Mmm that banana bread looks to die for. That frozen yogurt is my fav too!

    Reply
  13. Kristi

    June 19, 2018 at 9:27 am

    5 stars
    Looks delicious and a great way to use up the bananas that are on my cupboard right now. Will add yoomoo frozen yogurt to my shopping list.

    Reply
  14. Natalie

    June 19, 2018 at 6:00 am

    5 stars
    I love banana bread, especially with nuts! Your banana bread looks absolutely perfect! I love the beautiful golden-brown color and how rich the texture is!

    Reply
  15. Kelli Kerkman

    June 19, 2018 at 2:43 am

    5 stars
    This looks amazing! I never would have thought to add fro-yo to banana bread.

    Reply

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