Indulge in the rich flavors of banana and macadamia nuts with this delightful banana macadamia nut bread recipe. Moist and fluffy, this bread is packed with the perfect balance of sweetness and crunch. Easy to prepare, it only takes a few minutes to mix the ingredients and pop it into the oven. The aroma of freshly baked bread will fill your kitchen, and you'll be rewarded with a scrumptious loaf that is perfect for breakfast or as a snack throughout the day. Grab some ripe bananas and macadamia nuts, and let's get baking!
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 4 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup macadamia nuts, chopped
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the mashed bananas and vanilla extract.
- Mix in the flour mixture alternatively with buttermilk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture.
- Fold in the chopped macadamia nuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- Transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
