Description
This classic banana bread recipe is moist, tender, and full of flavor. Perfect for breakfast or as a snack, this easy-to-make bread is a crowd-pleaser every time.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and bananas: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and mashed bananas.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture and mix until just combined.
- Add optional ingredients: Fold in walnuts or chocolate chips if using.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly. Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra banana flavor, use very ripe bananas with lots of brown spots.
- This bread also freezes well—just wrap tightly in plastic and foil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
