Absolutely! Here’s a moist, flavorful Pecan Banana Bread recipe that’s easy to make and packed with flavor. 🥭🍌
Pecan Banana Bread Recipe
Yields: 1 loaf
Prep time: 15 minutes
Bake time: 50–60 minutes
Ingredients
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp cinnamon (optional)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted (or coconut oil)
- ½ cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 2 large eggs
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped pecans (+ extra for topping)
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven & Prep Pan
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
- Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper
2. Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a bowl, whisk together:
- Flour
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Cinnamon (if using)
3. Mix Wet Ingredients
- In another bowl, combine:
- Melted butter
- Brown sugar
- Eggs
- Mashed bananas
- Vanilla extract
4. Combine
- Slowly add dry ingredients to wet, mixing until just combined (don’t overmix)
- Fold in chopped pecans
5. Bake
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan
- Sprinkle extra pecans on top (optional)
- Bake 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean
6. Cool & Serve
- Let cool in pan for 10 minutes
- Transfer to a wire rack before slicing
Tips & Variations
- Extra moist: Add ¼ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream to batter
- Chocolate twist: Fold in ½ cup chocolate chips
- Spice boost: Add ¼ tsp nutmeg or a pinch of ginger
This bread is perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert, and pecans give it a wonderful crunch.
If you want, I can also give a one-bowl, super quick version that’s ready in under an hour. Do you want me to do that?
