Pistachio Banana Bread Recipe
Moist and nutty Pistachio Banana Bread Recipe made with ripe bananas and crunchy pistachios. Easy, homemade, and perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Print Pin Servings: 10 slices
Calories: 285kcal
Cost: $7
Equipment
- 1 9x5 inch loaf pan Metal pan preferred for golden crust
- 2 Large mixing bowls For separating wet and dry ingredients
- 1 Wire cooling rack Prevents soggy bottom while cooling
- 1 Digital kitchen scale For precise measurements
- 1 Rubber spatula Gentle folding, avoids overmixing
- 1 set Measuring cups and spoons Accuracy is key
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour Sifted
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Ground
- ½ cup Crushed pistachios Plus extra for topping
- 3 large Ripe bananas Mashed
- ⅓ cup Butter Melted
- ¾ cup Brown sugar Packed
- 1 large Egg Beaten
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Pure
- ¼ cup Milk Whole or 2%
- ½ cup Chocolate chips Optional
- ¼ cup Chopped pistachios Optional, extra crunch
- 1 tablespoon Honey Optional, added sweetness
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease loaf pan. Line with parchment.
- Whisk flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and pistachios in a bowl.
- Mash bananas, then mix with butter, sugar, egg, vanilla, and milk.
- Combine wet and dry gently. Do not overmix.
- Pour into pan, top with pistachios, and bake 55–60 minutes.
- Cool 10 min in pan, then transfer to wire rack. Rest before slicing.
Notes
- Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Nutrition
Serving: 80g | Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 170mg | Potassium: 250mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 210IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1.3mg