Stella Parks' Ultimate Banana Nut Bread

Name: Stella Parks' Ultimate Banana Nut Bread
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 4 medium bananas (20 ounces; 565g), ripe but not fully black; 4 ounces plain Greek yogurt (1/2 cup; 115g), preferably nonfat; 2 large eggs, straight from the fridge; 1/2 ounce vanilla extract (1 tablespoon; 15g); 10 ounces all-purpose flour (2 cups; 280g); 5 1/4 ounces sugar (3/4 cup; 150g), preferably toasted; 3 ounces oat flour (3/4 cup; 85g), such as Bob's Red Mill (see note); 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 3/4 teaspoon (3g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use half as much by volume or use the same weight; 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/4 teaspoon ground or grated nutmeg; 5 1/4 ounces coconut oil, virgin or refined (3/4 cup; 150g), creamy but firm, about 70°F (21°C); 6 ounces toasted pecan or other nut pieces (1 cup; 170g) (see note) Banana Whipped Cream (optional)

Prep 10m

Cook 45m

Total 55m

This ultimate banana nut bread recipe uses ripe bananas, Greek yogurt, eggs, vanilla extract, all-purpose and oat flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, coconut oil, and toasted pecans. The result is a moist and delicious treat perfect for any time of day. Optional banana whipped cream adds an extra touch.