This Banana Bread Recipe is loaded with ripe bananas, tangy-sweet raisins, and toasted walnuts. It is one of our favorite ripe banana recipes and even better with overripe bananas.
Recipe by Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com on April 15, 2020
Prep time: PT10M
Cook time: PT60M
Total time: PT70M
Rating
4.97 stars (6275 reviews)
Keywords
banana bread, banana nut bread
Ingredients
3 very ripe bananas ((medium/large))
½ cup unsalted butter ((8 Tbsp) at room temperature)
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs (lightly beaten)
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
½ tsp vanilla extract
1 cup walnuts
½ cup raisins
Categories
Breakfast
snack
Cuisine
American
Steps
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a bread loaf pan (9.25 long x 5.25 wide x 2.75 deep). Lightly roast walnuts on a skillet, continuously stirring so they won’t burn. Coarsely chop and cool to room temperature.
In a mixing bowl, cream together 8 Tbsp softened butter and 3/4 cup sugar (or honey if using honey).
Mash bananas with a fork until the consistency of chunky applesauce and add them to the batter along with 2 eggs, mixing until blended.
In a separate bowl, whisk together: 1 1/2 cups of flour, 1 tsp of baking soda and 1/2 tsp of salt then add to batter.
Add 1/2 tsp of vanilla extract and mix in chopped walnuts and raisins. Pour into prepared loaf pan. Bake at 350˚F for 55-60 min or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let banana bread rest for 10 min before transferring to a wire rack to cool.
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 350 kcal
Carbohydrates: 45 g
Protein: 5 g
Fat: 18 g
Saturated Fat: 7 g
Cholesterol: 57 mg
Sodium: 243 mg
Sugar: 20 g
Reviews
Kimberly Price on 2025-11-06 (5 stars): I used half oil and half melted butter and a half cup of buttermilk. And the sugar i split with brown sugar. Waiting for the results now.
Deborah Stewart on 2025-11-06 (5 stars): I just made your recipe,,, mine was really old. I thought I’d try a new one.. I’ve tried some of your other recipes , loved every one!! My house smells wonderful!
Charlotte on 2025-11-05 (5 stars): This banana bread is fabulous. The best banana bread recipe I have tried in recent years.
Jane on 2025-11-05 (5 stars): Made a quick batch of banana bread only used1/2 cup sugar. yummy
Tommy on 2025-11-05 (5 stars): Me too. And pecans instead of walnuts. Also a table spoon of molasses. And I use light brown sugar. I always double the recipe and make two.
Anita Teel on 2025-11-05 (4 stars): Seems a bit dry. I used four really ripe bananas.
Varna on 2025-11-05 (5 stars): Hi Natasha! I love all your recipes. I have made many of them and every time they have come out perfect. I have just one query: What substitute can I use for eggs in this banana bread, and will it work for other recipes as well?
Steph on 2025-11-04 (5 stars): I added a splash of cinnamon, baked it in a square dish for 30 minutes, and it turned out perfect!
Zoe on 2025-11-04 (5 stars): This was delicious and moist. Can I use this same recipe for muffins?
Mateo Wang on 2025-11-04 (5 stars): Excellent. Easy and yum. Need I say more?
Oh yes, and walnuts add so much good texture. To all the walnut doubters out there -- give it a try!
