Banana Bread with Pecans and Peanut Brittle
A moist and flavorful banana bread enhanced with crunchy pecans and sweet peanut brittle for a delicious twist on a classic. This loaf combines soft texture with caramel-like crunch in every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 slices
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Ripe bananas, mashed
- All-purpose flour
- Sugar or brown sugar
- Butter, melted
- Eggs
- Milk
- Vanilla extract
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Pecans, chopped
- Peanut brittle, crushed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
- Add melted butter, sugar, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in chopped pecans and crushed peanut brittle.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Add chocolate chips for extra richness.
- Use whole wheat flour and reduce sugar for a healthier option.
- Substitute walnuts or almonds for pecans if desired.
- Drizzle caramel on top for extra sweetness.
- Add cinnamon or nutmeg for a spiced variation.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
