| 1/2 c. unsalted butter, at room temperature |
| 3/8 c. granulated sugar |
| 3/8 c. honey |
| 3 very ripe bananas, medium/large (about 1 3/4 c. mashed) |
| 2 large eggs, lightly beaten |
| 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour |
| 1 t. baking soda |
| 1/2 t. salt |
| 1/2 t. vanilla extract |
| 1 c. walnuts |
| 1/2 c. raisins |
Preheat the oven to 350°. Grease and flour a bread loaf pan (9.25x5.25x2.75"). Lightly roast walnuts on a skillet, continuously stirring so they won't burn. Coarsely chop and cool to room temperature.
In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, sugar, and honey. Mash bananas with a fork until the consistency of chunky applesauce and add them to the batter along with 2 eggs, mixing until blended.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt, then add to the batter. Add vanilla extract and mix in chopped walnuts and raisins.
Pour into the prepared loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 55 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let banana bread rest for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool.