Follow these steps for perfect results
Unsalted Butter
Room Temperature
Sugar
Brown Sugar
Eggs
Room Temperature
Applesauce
Bananas
Peeled And Mashed
Greek Yogurt
Vanilla
Flour
Baking Soda
Cinnamon
Salt
Ground Cloves
Ground Nutmeg
Chopped Walnuts
Chopped
Nonstick Cooking Oil Spray
Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and place rack in the center.
Cut butter into chunks and place in a large mixing bowl with sugar and brown sugar.
Beat butter and sugars with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
Ensure butter is fully integrated into the sugar mixture.
Add eggs and applesauce to the bowl and mix until smooth.
Mash bananas in a small bowl until smooth.
Add mashed bananas, Greek yogurt, and vanilla to the wet ingredients.
Stir wet ingredients with a spatula until smooth.
Sift flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, cloves, and nutmeg in a medium bowl.
Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet ingredients to form a thick batter. Avoid overmixing.
Fold in chopped walnuts.
Grease two 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 inch loaf pans with nonstick cooking spray.
Divide batter evenly between the two prepared pans.
Bake for 45-55 minutes, rotating halfway through, until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
If the top browns too quickly, cover with foil.
Remove loaves from the oven.
Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve warm.
Wrap leftover bread tightly to keep moist and store in the refrigerator.
Expert advice for the best results
Add chocolate chips for extra sweetness.
Toast walnuts before chopping for enhanced flavor.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 minutes
Can be made 1-2 days in advance.
Serve sliced, optionally with a dusting of powdered sugar.
Serve warm or at room temperature.
Pairs well with coffee or tea.
Balances the sweetness.
Earthy notes complement the bread.
Discover the story behind this recipe
Comfort food, breakfast staple
Discover more delicious American Breakfast recipes to expand your culinary repertoire
Classic Southern buttermilk biscuits, perfect for breakfast or tea time. Enjoy these fluffy and tender biscuits with a cup of hot tea or alongside your favorite savory dishes.
A classic breakfast casserole perfect for feeding a crowd, made with bread, sausage, cheese, eggs, and milk. Prepare the night before for an easy morning meal.
A delicious and festive French toast bake perfect for holiday mornings. Features apples, cranberries, and a warm cinnamon flavor.
A delicious and easy French toast recipe with a strawberry and cream cheese filling.
Quick and easy doughnuts made from refrigerated biscuits, perfect for a sweet treat.
A simple and satisfying breakfast casserole perfect for feeding a crowd. Prepare the night before for an easy morning meal.
A hearty and flavorful brunch bake featuring sausage, cheese, and a creamy egg custard. Perfect for feeding a crowd.
Classic flaky biscuits perfect for breakfast or as a side.