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Easy One-Bowl Olive Oil Banana Bread Recipe with Walnuts and Honey for Perfect Homemade Snack

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A quick and easy one-bowl banana bread using olive oil, walnuts, and honey for a moist, flavorful homemade snack. Perfect for any occasion and forgiving for all skill levels.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil (80 ml)
  • 1/4 cup honey (85 g)
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (220 g)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (60 g)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Mash the bananas in a large mixing bowl with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth with some small chunks remaining.
  3. Add the olive oil, honey, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas and stir gently until combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet banana mixture, stirring gently just until no streaks of flour remain. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in the chopped walnuts gently. Toast walnuts beforehand for extra flavor if desired.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  8. Bake for 50-60 minutes, starting to check at 50 minutes by inserting a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs, the bread is done. If not, continue baking in 5-minute increments.
  9. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender. Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture. Toast walnuts for extra aroma and flavor. Tent with foil if the bread browns too quickly but is not yet cooked through. For vegan option, replace honey with maple syrup or agave nectar.

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