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Worth Cooking · April 2026
Pecan Banana Bread
Toasted pecan halves folded into a warm, buttery batter, pecan pieces pressed into the top, finished with a honey glaze while it's still warm. The loaf you make on a slow spring morning — and the one everyone asks you to make again.
What You'll Need
- Worth Pecan Halves1 cup
- Ripe bananas, mashed3 large
- All-purpose flour1¾ cups
- Butter, melted½ cup
- Brown sugar, packed¾ cup
- Eggs2 large
- Vanilla extract1 tsp
- Cinnamon½ tsp
- Baking soda1 tsp
- Salt¼ tsp
- Honey, for glaze2 tbsp
- Flaky sea saltto finish
How to Make It
Step 01
Preheat and prep
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper. Toast pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3–4 minutes until fragrant. Let cool, then roughly chop ¾ cup for the batter — leave the remaining ¼ cup as whole halves for the top.
Step 02
Mix wet ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and brown sugar. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in mashed bananas and vanilla until well combined.
Step 03
Add dry ingredients
Add flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Stir until just combined — do not overmix. Fold in the chopped pecans.
Step 04
Fill pan and top
Pour batter into prepared loaf pan. Press the reserved whole pecan halves evenly across the top so they adhere.
Step 05
Bake
Bake for 55–65 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. If the top browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil after 40 minutes.
Step 06
Glaze and finish
While still warm, drizzle honey generously over the top and finish with a pinch of flaky sea salt. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack.
A Worthwhile Tip
One bag of our 1lb Pecan Halves is all you need — chop most for the batter and press the prettiest whole halves into the top for a beautiful golden crust. The riper your bananas the better — fully speckled is ideal. And don't skip the honey glaze while it's still warm. That's the moment.
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