Description
Indulge in the comforting delight of this Best Easy Banana Bread Recipe, your go-to solution for overripe bananas. This moist and flavorful banana bread is incredibly simple to make, making it perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack. Whether you enjoy it warm with butter or topped with cream cheese, its rich taste is sure to please everyone. Customize with nuts or chocolate chips and savor the versatility of this beloved classic. In just a few easy steps, you can create a family favorite that’s not only delicious but also freezes well for future enjoyment.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 ripe bananas (about 2 cups mashed)
- 1/3 cup salted butter (melted)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- Optional: 1 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and lightly grease an 8.5×4.5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas and mix in the melted butter. Add sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract; stir until well combined.
- Sprinkle baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt over the mixture; stir to combine.
- Gently fold in the flour and walnuts or chocolate chips until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling for about 10 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 75g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg