Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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16
servings
2 tbsp

Unsalted Butter

Room Temperature

0.75 cup

Sugar

0.5 cup

Brown Sugar

2 unit

Eggs

Room Temperature

0.25 cup

Applesauce

3 unit

Bananas

Peeled And Mashed

1 cup

Greek Yogurt

1 tsp

Vanilla

2.25 cup

Flour

1.5 tsp

Baking Soda

1 tsp

Cinnamon

0.25 tsp

Salt

1 dash

Ground Cloves

1 dash

Ground Nutmeg

3 cup

Chopped Walnuts

Chopped

1 unit

Nonstick Cooking Oil Spray

Step 1
~3 min

Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and place rack in the center.

Step 2
~3 min

Cut butter into chunks and place in a large mixing bowl with sugar and brown sugar.

Key Technique: Mixing
Step 3
~3 min

Beat butter and sugars with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.

Step 4
~3 min

Ensure butter is fully integrated into the sugar mixture.

Step 5
~3 min

Add eggs and applesauce to the bowl and mix until smooth.

Step 6
~3 min

Mash bananas in a small bowl until smooth.

Step 7
~3 min

Add mashed bananas, Greek yogurt, and vanilla to the wet ingredients.

Step 8
~3 min

Stir wet ingredients with a spatula until smooth.

Step 9
~3 min

Sift flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, cloves, and nutmeg in a medium bowl.

Step 10
~3 min

Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet ingredients to form a thick batter. Avoid overmixing.

Key Technique: Mixing
Step 11
~3 min

Fold in chopped walnuts.

Step 12
~3 min

Grease two 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 inch loaf pans with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 13
~3 min

Divide batter evenly between the two prepared pans.

Step 14
~3 min

Bake for 45-55 minutes, rotating halfway through, until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 15
~3 min

If the top browns too quickly, cover with foil.

Step 16
~3 min

Remove loaves from the oven.

Step 17
~3 min

Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 18
~3 min

Serve warm.

Step 19
~3 min

Wrap leftover bread tightly to keep moist and store in the refrigerator.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add chocolate chips for extra sweetness.

Toast walnuts before chopping for enhanced flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made 1-2 days in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve warm or at room temperature.

Pairs well with coffee or tea.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Cream cheese
Whipped cream

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Comfort food, breakfast staple

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Breakfast during holidays
Snack for family gatherings

Occasion Tags

Breakfast
Brunch
Snack
Holiday Baking

Popularity Score

75/100

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