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Slices of banana bread stacked on a textured white cloth. The bread is golden brown with visible nuts, creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere.

Easy Banana Honey Nut Bread (Naturally Sweet & Simple)

Dusty @ Linen & Wildflowers
This easy banana honey nut bread is naturally sweetened with honey and packed with crunchy pecans—a cozy, one-bowl quick bread recipe.
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Course Bread, Snack
Servings 12 servings
Calories 169 kcal

Equipment

  • Loaf Pan
  • Large Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Rubber Spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 3 ripe bananas mashed
  • ⅓ cup honey
  • ⅓ cup coconut oil butter can be used iinstead
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon optional, but lovely
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
  • Place the crushed pecans in a skillet and lightly toast them.
  • Mash the ripe bananas in a large bowl.
  • Stir in the honey, melted coconut, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
  • Add in the baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  • Gently fold in the flour just until combined.
  • Then fold in the crushed toasted pecans.
  • Pour the batter into the loaf pan.
  • Bake for 50-60 minutes until golden, and a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool slightly, slice, and enjoy.
  • This bread is best enjoyed warm with a little butter or an extra drizzle of honey.

Notes

Recipe Tips & Tricks

  • Use Very Ripe Bananas: Bananas with brown spots are best; they’re sweeter, mash easily, and add the most flavor to the bread.
  • Lightly Toast the Pecans: Toasting the pecans for a few minutes before adding them to the batter enhances their flavor and adds a richer, nuttier taste.
  • Don’t Overmix the Batter: Stir just until the flour is combined. Overmixing can make the bread dense instead of soft and tender.

Optional Add-Ins & Variations

  • Chocolate chips for a sweeter treat
  • Rolled oats sprinkled on top before baking
  • A cinnamon-honey swirl for extra warmth

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 169kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.002gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 194mgPotassium: 134mgFiber: 1gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 39IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 1mg
Keyword banana honey nut bread, banana honey pecan bread, easy banana honey nut bread, naturally sweet banana bread
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