Baking Instructions

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
• In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas using a fork or potato masher until smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
• Add the melted unsalted butter to the mashed bananas and mix thoroughly until combined.
• Stir in the beaten egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the baking soda, salt, granulated sugar, and all-purpose flour.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet banana mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
• Fold in the chopped walnuts, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
• In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and additional chopped walnuts for the cinnamon swirl.
• Pour half of the banana bread batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
• Sprinkle the cinnamon swirl mixture evenly over the batter in the pan, then pour the remaining banana batter on top.
• Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the cinnamon mixture into the batter for a marbled effect.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Allow the banana nut bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.