Easy quick breads like this Cinnamon Banana Nut Bread are an any time of day sweet treat. This variation adds warm notes of cinnamon, buttery toffee bits and toasted nuts adding something special to the overall flavor. Enjoy a slice for breakfast, brunch or as a mid afternoon pick-me-up any day of the week.

Easy Cinnamon Banana Nut Bread Recipe

I can’t bear to throw over ripe bananas away they’re filled with possibilities. You can serve this easy banana nut bread toasted, slathered with honey butter, cinnamon cream cheese or peanut butter. No topping is necessary you’ll also be tempted to enjoy the banana flavor fresh from the oven just the way it is. It’s a wonderful treat with a cup of coffee or hot tea, and freezes beautifully, too. How do you make simple Banana Nut Bread with cinnamon and toffee bits: (Scroll down for full printable recipe.)

Prepare Pan – Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spritz a standard 9×5-inch loaf pan with baking spray
Dry Ingredients – Use a whisk to sift together the flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
Wet Ingredients – In a separate bowl whisk together the melted butter, eggs, buttermilk and vanilla.
Combine – Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture. Add the mashed banana and stir until fully combined.
Add Nuts and Toffee Bits – Mix in the walnuts and toffee bits by hand.
Transfer to Pan – Spread the batter evenly into the loaf pan.
Bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center shows moist crumbs.
Cool in the pan for 30 minutes then remove and cool completely on a cooling rack.

How to Make the BEST Banana Nut Cinnamon Bread Recipe

Ingredients you’ll need to make Banana Nut Cinnamon Bread: All-purpose flour, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, salt, butter, large eggs, buttermilk or whole milk, pure vanilla extract, ripe bananas mashed [1 1/2 cups], chopped toasted walnuts or pecans and toffee bits.
Kitchen tools you’ll need: Large loaf pan, medium bowl, large bowl, hand mixer, measuring cups and spoons, wire rack and nut chopper.
You can substitute sour cream in place of buttermilk. Both sour cream and buttermilk result in a moist banana bread recipe.
I highly recommend taking the time to toast the nuts for the flavor that it adds to this banana
To Toast the Nuts: Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet. Toast in a preheated 350°F oven for 6-8 minutes then set aside to cool completely before adding to the batter.
You can use an alternate nut in this banana bread such as pecans or almonds in place of walnuts in the same amount.
You can also omit the nuts altogether for a no nut banana bread or add butterscotch baking chips to the batter.
You can omit the toffee bits or replace them with chocolate chips for a chocolate chip banana bread.
You can make this into two 8×4 inch loaves or 4 mini loaves.
You can store this old fashioned banana nut bread in an airtight container chilled in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days. You can also store it wrapped in plastic wrap and aluminum foil for 2-3 days.
Can you freeze Banana Nut Bread? Yes, you can pop this Cinnamon Banana Nut Bread into the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge or on the counter.

More Easy Quick Bread Recipes to Make

Banana Pudding Bread is a quick bread version featuring all of the flavors of Southern banana pudding.
Reese’s Peanut Butter Banana Bread is a peanut butter lovers dream.
Cinnamon Swirl Raisin Bread is delicious toasted and slathered with cinnamon butter.
Cinnamon Roll Bread is a breakfast, brunch or coffee break dessert.
Chocolate Banana Bread for the chocolate lovers in your life.
Dollywood’s Famous Cinnamon Bread is a shareable delight.
Lemon Loaf a Starbucks copycat recipe from Averie Cook’s.

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