Step 1

Start by preheating your oven to 350ºF. Then, oil the loaf pan (or line it with parchment paper) and chop the walnuts.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, sift together the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg, and salt) and set aside.

Step 3

In a separate larger bowl, mash the bananas. Make sure not to leave any big chunks. Small chunks are fine though.

Step 4

Add the sugar and oil to the bananas and mix until evenly combined.

Step 5

Once the oil and sugar are fully mixed in, add the dry ingredients to the bowl. Gently fold in the dry ingredients just enough for everything to come together.

Step 6

Now, gently fold in your walnut pieces or other mix-ins.

Step 7

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan(s).

Step 8

Bake the banana bread at 350ºF for 30-40 minutes for mini loaves. Or 50-60 minutes for an 8x4-inch regular loaf.

Step 9

Test the bread with a toothpick for doneness. It will come out clean when the banana bread is done. If the toothpick comes out with batter on it, bake at 5-8 minute intervals until done.