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A close-up photo of a slice of homemade Betty Crocker Banana Nut Bread Recipe on a vintage plate, with baking supplies in the background.

Betty Crocker Banana Nut Bread

This Betty Crocker Banana Nut Bread is a moist, flavorful, and incredibly easy-to-make loaf that's perfect for breakfast, snacking, or even dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Sugar
  • ⅓ cup Butter softened (about 5 and ⅓ tbsp)
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 ½ cups Ripe Bananas mashed (about 3-4 ripe bananas)
  • ⅓ cup Water
  • 1 ⅔ cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Baking Powder
  • ½ cup Chopped Nuts optional

Equipment

  • 9x5x3 inch loaf pan
  • Medium Bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat Oven: Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease the bottom of a 9x5x3 inch loaf pan.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: Mix sugar and softened butter in a medium bowl.
  3. Add Eggs: Stir in eggs until blended.
  4. Add Bananas and Water: Add mashed bananas and water; beat for 30 seconds.
  5. Combine Dry Ingredients: Stir in the flour, baking soda, salt, and baking powder just until moistened.
  6. Add Nuts (Optional): Stir in chopped nuts.
  7. Pour and Bake: Pour batter into the greased loaf pan.
  8. Bake to Golden Brown: Bake until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 55 to 60 minutes.
  9. Cool and Serve: Cool for 5 minutes in the pan. Cool completely before slicing. Enjoy!

Notes

Use ripe bananas. Don't overmix. Check for doneness with a pick.
Disclaimer: Nutritional information is an estimate only and can vary significantly depending on the specific ingredients used. For accurate values, use a nutrition calculator with your specific ingredients.
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