This Banana Bread with Hazelnut Crunch recipe combines the classic flavors of banana bread with a delightful nutty topping. It’s a perfect treat for breakfast or as a snack, offering a moist texture and rich flavor.
The recipe is simple to follow and requires just a few basic ingredients. The addition of hazelnuts adds a satisfying crunch that complements the sweetness of the bananas.
Delicious Banana Bread Recipe with Hazelnuts
This banana bread features ripe bananas blended into a batter, topped with a crunchy hazelnut mixture for added texture. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and yields a loaf that serves approximately 8 slices.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas with melted butter. Stir in the baking soda and salt.
- Add Sugar and Egg: Mix in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Stir in the flour until just incorporated, being careful not to overmix.
- Prepare Hazelnut Topping: In a separate bowl, mix the chopped hazelnuts, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
- Assemble: Pour half of the banana bread batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle half of the hazelnut mixture on top. Pour the remaining batter over and top with the remaining hazelnuts.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 8 slices
- Calories: 210kcal
- Fat: 9g
- Protein: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
