Brown Sugar Banana Nut Bread

Love this twist on my classic banana bread!

Read below for the recipe and nutrition information!

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Recipe Information:

• Makes ~8 servings (one loaf pan)

• Preparation time: 10 minutes

• Total time: 1 hour & 10 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 stick unsalted butter, softened

• 1 cup brown sugar

• 3-4 very ripe bananas (the mushier, the better... & mashed!)

• 2 eggs

• 1 1/4 cup flour

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1 tsp baking soda

• 1 Tbsp ground cinnamon

• 3/4 cup chopped pecans

Recipe:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a loaf pan with a small amount of olive oil or line with parchment paper.

2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until well combined and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add mashed bananas and eggs, continuing to mix until fully mashed and incorporated.

3. Slowly stir in the flour, salt, baking soda, and cinnamon until no dry spots remain.

4. Add chopped pecans to the batter and fold in until just incorporated.

5. Evenly pour batter into prepared loaf pan and place on the center rack of the oven. Bake for one hour, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool and enjoy!

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Nutrition:

• Bananas: bananas are a great source of potassium, which is essential for maintaining balanced fluid levels in the body, helping muscles to contract/reduce cramping, and supports normal blood sugar! Bananas also contain vitamin C, vitamin B6, and many more.

• Pecans: pecans help make this a more satiating dish by packing in the fiber, protein, and healthy fats! They also have plenty of vitamins and minerals, including calcium, magnesium, potassium, vitamin A, zinc, and more!

• Cinnamon: although more research is needed, cinnamon has been associated with numerous health benefits! The list includes improving blood pressure and circulation, reducing cholesterol and blood lipids, and having heart-protective effects.