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Cinnamon Toffee Banana Nut Bread

Easy quick breads like this Cinnamon Toffee 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.

Cinnamon Toffee Banana Nut Bread

Easy Cinnamon Toffee 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 enjoy it 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. Add the mashed banana. Mix until the ingredients are 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 cake tester inserted into the center shows moist crumbs.
  • Cool in the pan for 30 minutes then remove and cool completely on a cooling rack.
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How to Make the BEST Cinnamon Toffee Banana Nut Bread

  • Ingredients you’ll need to make Cinnamon Toffee Banana Nut 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, cooling rack and nut chopper.
  • You can substitute sour cream in place of buttermilk. Both sour cream and buttermilk result in a moist banana bread.
  • I highly recommend taking the time to toast the nuts for the flavor that it adds.
  • 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 days.
  • Freeze Cinnamon Toffee Banana Nut Bread for up to 3 months.
Cinnamon Toffee Banana Nut Bread

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Cinnamon Toffee Banana Nut Bread

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Cooling time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Bread, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Southern
Keyword: banana-bread-recipes, banana-nut-bread, cinnamon-toffee-banana-nut-bread
Servings: 10 slices
Calories: 384kcal
Author: Melissa Sperka

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup butter melted and cooled
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk or whole milk
  • 1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 3 medium ripe bananas mashed [1 1/2 cup]
  • 3/4 cup chopped toasted walnuts or pecans
  • 1/2 cup toffee bits

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spritz a 9×5-inch loaf pan with baking spray
  • In a medium-size mixing bowl use a whisk to sift together the flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  • In a separate bowl whisk together the melted butter, eggs, buttermilk and vanilla.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Add the mashed banana. Mix until the ingredients are fully moistened.
  • Mix in the walnuts and toffee bits by hand. Spread the batter evenly into the loaf pan.
  • Bake for 55-60 minutes or until a cake tester inserted into the center shows moist crumbs.
  • Cool in the pan for 30 minutes then remove and cool completely on a cooling rack.

Notes

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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 384kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 230mg | Potassium: 259mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 505IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg
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2 Comments

  1. This was REALLY good! The toffee chips were a great add-in! I did make a powdered sugar glaze on top! Thanks for this recipe!

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