Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 40 minutes

Servings: 6

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1¼ teaspoons baking powder
• 1 large egg
• 2 medium ripe bananas, peeled and mashed
• ¾ cup walnuts, roughly chopped
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• ¼ cup canola oil
• 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons sour cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. PREHEAT THE AIR FRYER: Preheat the Air fryer to 330°F (165°C) and grease a non-stick baking dish.
2. MIX DRY INGREDIENTS: In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. PREPARE WET INGREDIENTS: In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, granulated sugar, canola oil, creamy peanut butter, sour cream, and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. ADD BANANAS: Stir in the mashed bananas into the wet mixture and beat until well combined.
5. INCORPORATE FLOUR MIXTURE: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet mixture and gently fold in the walnuts until just combined.
6. TRANSFER TO BAKING DISH: Transfer the bread mixture evenly into the prepared non-stick baking dish.
7. COOK IN AIR FRYER: Place the baking dish into the Air fryer basket and cook for about 40 minutes.
8. COOL AND SERVE: Once cooked, remove the baking dish from the Air fryer and place it onto a wire rack to cool. Once cooled, cut the bread into desired size slices and serve.

NUTRITION:

• Calories: 384
• Fat: 26g
• Carbohydrates: 39.3g
• Sugar: 16.6g
• Protein: 8.9g
• Sodium: 189mg

Here are some variations of the banana nut bread recipe:

1. Chocolate Chip Banana Nut Bread:

• Add ½ cup chocolate chips to the batter for a delightful chocolatey twist.

2. Blueberry Banana Nut Bread:

• Fold in ½ cup fresh or frozen blueberries to the batter for a burst of fruity flavor.

3. Coconut Banana Nut Bread:

• Mix in ½ cup shredded coconut to the batter to add a tropical touch.

4. Cinnamon Swirl Banana Nut Bread:

• Create a cinnamon swirl by mixing ¼ cup brown sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Pour half of the batter into the baking dish, sprinkle the cinnamon swirl mixture, and then add the remaining batter. Swirl gently with a knife.

5. Nutella Banana Nut Bread:

• Swirl ½ cup Nutella into the batter for a rich and nutty flavor.

6. Cranberry Orange Banana Nut Bread:

• Add ½ cup dried cranberries and the zest of 1 orange to the batter for a tangy and sweet combination.

7. Apple Cinnamon Banana Nut Bread:

• Mix in ½ cup diced apples and 1 teaspoon cinnamon to give the bread a hint of apple pie flavor.

8. Peanut Butter Banana Nut Bread:

• Replace the creamy peanut butter with chunky peanut butter for extra texture and peanut flavor.

9. Almond Banana Nut Bread:

• Replace the walnuts with chopped almonds for an almond-infused version.

10. Maple Pecan Banana Nut Bread:

• Replace the canola oil with maple syrup and use chopped pecans instead of walnuts for a warm and nutty flavor.

11. Lemon Blueberry Banana Nut Bread:

• Add the zest of 1 lemon and ½ cup fresh or frozen blueberries to the batter for a zesty and fruity combination.

12. Pumpkin Banana Nut Bread:

• Mix in ½ cup pumpkin puree and 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice for a fall-inspired treat.

13. Chai-Spiced Banana Nut Bread:

• Add 1 teaspoon chai spice mix (cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves, nutmeg) to the batter for a warm and aromatic flavor.