Walnut Banana Bread

This banana nut bread recipe is a great way to use overripe bananas.

Preparation time: 15 min Baking time: 1 hrs

Yield: 16 servings (1/2 inch servings)

3/4		cup sugar 1/2 cup butter
2		eggs
2		medium (1 cup) bananas, mashed
1/2		teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2		cups all-purpose flour
1		cup chopped walnuts
1/2		teaspoon baking soda
1/2		teaspoon salt
1/4		teaspoon ground cinnamon

Heat oven to 350°F. Combine sugar, butter and eggs in large bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy. Reduce speed to low; add banana and vanilla. Beat until well mixed. Stir in all remaining ingredients by hand.

Spoon batter into greased and floured 8x4-inch loaf pan. Bake for 60 to 70 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes; remove from pan. Cool completely.

Recipe Tip
Banana bread is best the second day. Wrap cooled bread tightly in plastic food wrap. Refrigerate overnight.

Recipe Tip
Walnuts can be omitted.

Recipe Tip
Use no-stick cooking spray that contains flour to easily coat loaf pan.

Nutrition Facts (1 serving): Calories: 200, Fat: 11g, Cholesterol: 40mg, Sodium: 180mg, Carbohydrates: 23g, Dietary Fiber: 1g, Protein: 4g, Weight Watchers points 5
Thank you Land O Lakes

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