How to Make Banana Nut Bread

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spread the walnuts on a baking sheet. Toast them for about 5-7 minutes until fragrant, then set aside to cool.
• Grease a metal loaf pan and line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal later.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and kosher salt until well combined.
• In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs, dark brown sugar, and mashed bananas together until smooth. Stir in the melted and cooled butter and vanilla extract.
• Gently fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet mixture until just incorporated. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay!
• Fold in the toasted walnuts, ensuring they're evenly distributed throughout the batter for delightful crunch.
• Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. For an extra touch, sprinkle some raw walnuts on top for added texture.
• Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
• Allow the banana nut bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Gently lift it out using the parchment overhang and let it cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.