Sweet Potato Banana Nut Bread

If you love banana bread but want something a little richer, softer, and extra comforting, this Sweet Potato Banana Nut Bread is about to be your new favorite loaf. It’s the kind of recipe that fills your kitchen with warm spices, bakes up beautifully every time, and uses simple ingredients you probably already have on hand.

The sweet potato keeps the bread unbelievably moist, while the bananas add natural sweetness and flavor. And the chopped walnuts? Total perfection for a little extra crunch. This loaf is a hit for breakfast, snack time, or wrapped up as a homemade gift.

Whether you’re using leftover sweet potatoes or canned pumpkin purée in a pinch, this recipe is forgiving, cozy, and just so good.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Ultra moist texture thanks to mashed sweet potato
• Perfectly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg
• Great way to use up ripe bananas
• Freezer-friendly
• Delicious for breakfast or dessert

Ingredients You’ll Need

You only need simple pantry staples:

• Flour
• Warm spices (nutmeg + cinnamon)
• Baking soda + baking powder
• Avocado oil for moisture
• Sugar + brown sugar
• Eggs + vanilla
• Ripe bananas
• Mashed sweet potato (or canned pumpkin purée)
• Chopped walnuts

Full ingredient list is in the printable card below!

How to Make Sweet Potato Banana Nut Bread

Mix the dry ingredients – flour, spices, salt, baking soda, baking powder.

Mix the wet ingredients – oil, sugars, eggs, vanilla.

Add banana + sweet potato – they give moisture and flavor.

Combine wet and dry – gently fold, don’t overmix.

Stir in walnuts – for crunch and richness.

Bake – 50–60 minutes until the loaf is perfectly risen and golden.

Let it cool before slicing… if you can wait.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use canned sweet potato?

Yes! Canned sweet potato or pumpkin works perfectly.

Can I make this dairy-free?

Absolutely, this recipe uses avocado oil and contains no milk or butter.

Can I skip the nuts?

Yes, just leave them out or replace them with chocolate chips.

Can I double the recipe?

Yes, double everything and use two loaf pans.

Sweet Potato Banana Bread

Moist and flavorful Sweet Potato Banana Nut Bread made with ripe bananas, warm spices, and walnuts. Easy to make, freezer-friendly, and perfect year-round.

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Ingredients

  

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup avocado oil
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 bananas mashed
• 1 cup boiled and mashed sweet potato or canned pumpkin purée
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

 

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Prepare a 9×5 inch loaf pan by greasing or lining with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, nutmeg, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
3. In a large bowl, whisk the avocado oil, sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and free of lumps.
4. Gently stir in the mashed bananas and mashed sweet potato until evenly mixed.
5. Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients using a rubber spatula. Once combined, stir in the chopped walnuts evenly.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it out evenly.
7. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Add 5–10 minutes if needed, depending on your oven.
8. Remove from oven and cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

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