Walnut Banana Bread
Description
This ultra-moist banana bread has delicious walnuts throughout the loaf and is lightened up with healthier swaps such as maple syrup and Greek yogurt.
Ingredients
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1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup vegetable oil
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1/2 cup maple syrup
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1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 eggs
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1 1/2 cups ripe mashed banana (about 4 medium bananas)
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3/4 cup chopped California walnuts, divided
PREPARATION
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Preheat oven to 325°F and grease and flour a 9 X 5-inch loaf pan.
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Whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt in a medium bowl.
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Whisk together oil, maple syrup, yogurt, vanilla and eggs in a large bowl. Fold in flour mixture followed by mashed bananas and walnuts, reserving a small handful of walnuts to sprinkle on top of the batter.
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Spread batter into prepared loaf pan and sprinkle remaining walnuts on top.
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Bake for 60 to 70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs. Let cool completely on a wire rack before carefully removing from pan and slicing.
NUTRITION
- Calories: 310 cal
- Total Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 8.157 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 7.662 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2 g
- Total Sugars: 14 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Vitamin D: 0 mcg
- Calcium: 45 mg
- Iron: 2 mg
- Potassium: 240 mg