Description
Whether you’re an experienced baker or a beginner in the kitchen, this banana bread recipe will help you create a moist, flavorful loaf that will have everyone asking for more.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (or 1/2 cup if you prefer a less sweet loaf)
- 2 large eggs
- 4 ripe bananas (the riper, the better!)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Add-ins:
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (for a delightful crunch)
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (for a sweet twist)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for an added spice note)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional, for extra warmth)
Instructions
Preheat Your Oven and Prepare the Pan
Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Then, prepare your loaf pan by greasing it lightly with butter or oil, or you can line it with parchment paper for easy removal after baking. A 9×5-inch loaf pan works perfectly for this recipe.
Mash the Bananas
Peel your ripe bananas and place them in a large mixing bowl. Mash them using a fork or potato masher until smooth with only a few small lumps remaining. You should have about 1 1/2 to 2 cups of mashed bananas, depending on their size. The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your bread will be, so don’t hesitate to use overripe bana
Mix Wet Ingredients
In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes. Then, add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract. Once the wet ingredients are well combined, mix them with the mashed bananas.
Notes
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Make sure to use ripe bananas for the best flavor and moisture. The more ripe they are, the sweeter your bread will be.
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If you prefer a less sweet loaf, reduce the sugar to 1/2 cup.
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You can customize this banana bread by adding chocolate chips, nuts, or spices like cinnamon and nutmeg.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60-70 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10th of the loaf)
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg