Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting aroma of homemade banana bread that fills your kitchen and your heart! This quick bread recipe combines overripe bananas with simple ingredients to create a moist, fluffy loaf perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a cozy snack. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or toasted with butter, each slice promises pure bliss.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- ½ cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Stir in eggs and milk until well mixed.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Gently fold to combine; lumps are okay!
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60-70 minutes. Check doneness with a toothpick—if it comes out clean, it’s ready!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice - approx. 60g
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg