Description
Banana bread is a timeless classic that fills your home with the irresistible aroma of sweet, baked goodness. This easy recipe yields a moist and fluffy loaf, perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack. With hints of caramelized bananas and warm spices, it’s customizable with nuts or chocolate chips to suit your taste. Enjoy every slice with coffee or tea, and relish in the delightful memories this banana bread brings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: 1/2 cup nuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until mostly smooth.
- Mix in the melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg