Banana Pecan Bread

Banana Pecan Bread is a sweet, moist banana bread with the scent of cinnamon and crunch of pecan. It is very easy to make at home and requires very few basic ingredients. Here is how to make Banana Pecan Bread Recipe.

Rich and buttery, Banana Breads are my absolute favourite. Be it a simple Banana Bread, a Chocolate Chip Banana Bread or Coffee Banana Bread, I love to make them and enjoy them with a hot cup of coffee or Tea during my evening tea or just serve them to my guests. Believe me, it’s bound to be a hit with your friends and family.

But there is one of the variations of Banana Bread, that hooked me up with its taste and texture. That delicious Bread is super moist Banana Pecan Bread! Whip up this loaf only in 10 minutes, bake and then your kitchen will smell just like heaven!

Learn how to make this easy and ultimate Banana Pecan Bread which will definitely be your new favourite when you feel like eating something super moist and delicious. And if you liked it, do not forget to check my other bread recipe like Cranberry Orange Bread or Gingerbread Loaf.

Here is how to make Banana Pecan Bread Recipe.

What is Banana Pecan Bread?

Light and fluffy, Banana Pecan Bread, is a delectable Bread Loaf or you can also call it a cake because its super moist and sweet. It has a hint of cinnamon which gives it a beautiful flavour and also chopped pecans, which gives it an amazing crunch and texture.

This is a great recipe, where you can also experiment with the ingredients, such as you can also add chocolate chips to it.

If you want to make it more fruity, then you can use berries like blueberry, cranberry or apple in this Bread loaf.

Once the cake is ready, let it come to room temperature, before you enjoy it. You can have this Bread on its own, or just slather it with Black Grapes Jam, Butter, Peanut Butter or Nutella. Sounds delicious, right?

Also, if you have over ripe Bananas at home, you don’t have to trash them. This Banana Pecan Bread is a great way to use them up. Make sure that you use overripe bananas for the sweetest banana flavour. 

Can you use Walnuts instead of Pecans?

Yes, you can definitely use Walnuts instead of Pecans. If you can’t find Pecans in the market or don’t prefer using them, you can use Walnuts instead.

Walnuts also gives a great crunch and taste to the Bread Loaf. You can add other nuts of your choice too such as Almonds, Raisins etc along with Pecans to make Banana Nut Bread with Pecans.

So what are you waiting for? If you are looking to make bake something that is fluffy, sweet and has a nice crunch, then you can make this super moist Banana Pecan Bread.

How to make Banana Pecan Bread Step by Step

Pre-heat the oven to 180 degrees C. Grease a 9X5 inch loaf pan with oil and dust with flour. Mix the dry ingredients in a bowl.

Mix all the wet ingredients in another bowl.

Add wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix well. Add the chopped pecans and mix.

Pour the mixture in the prepared pan.

Top with banana slices and some chopped pecans.

Bake for 45-50 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Remove the pan from the oven. Let the bread cool for 5 minutes. Remove the bread from the pan and cool on a wire rack until completely cooled. Cut into slices and serve with coffee or tea.

Banana Pecan Bread Recipe

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Banana Pecan Bread Recipe

Banana Pecan Bread is a sweet, moist banana bread with the scent of cinnamon and crunch of pecan. It is very easy to make at home and requires very few basic ingredients.

Course Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine Continental

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes

Total Time 50 minutes

Servings 8 people

Calories 473 kcal

Author Neha Mathur

Ingredients

• 2 cups All purpose flour
• 1 tsp Cinnamon powder
• 1/2 tsp Nutmeg powder
• 1/2 tsp Clove powder
• 1 tsp Baking powder
• 1 tsp Baking soda
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/2 cup Olive oil
• 2 Eggs
• 1/2 cup Full fat milk
• 1/4 tsp Lemon juice
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract
• 2 large Ripe bananas Mashed
• 1 cup Pecans Chopped

Instructions

1. Pre-heat the oven to 180 degrees C.

2. Grease a 9X5 inch loaf pan with oil and dust with flour.
   

3. Mix the dry ingredients in a bowl.
   

4. Mix all the wet ingredients in another bowl.
   

5. Add wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix well.
   

6. Add the chopped pecans and mix.
   

7. Pour the mixture in the prepared pan.
   

8. Top with banana slices and some chopped pecans.

9. Bake for 45-50 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
   

10. Remove the pan from the oven.

11. Let the bread cool for 5 minutes.

12. Remove the bread from the pan and cool on a wire rack until completely cooled.
    

13. Cut into slices and serve with coffee or tea.
    

Recipe Notes

You can replace pecans with walnuts or any other nuts that you like.

Nutrition Facts

Banana Pecan Bread Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 473 Calories from Fat 216

% Daily Value*

Fat 24g37%

Saturated Fat 3g19%

Cholesterol 42mg14%

Sodium 327mg14%

Potassium 304mg9%

Carbohydrates 59g20%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 30g33%

Protein 6g12%

Vitamin A 115IU2%

Vitamin C 3.1mg4%

Calcium 69mg7%

Iron 2.2mg12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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