Description
Banana bread is the ultimate comfort food, offering a moist and flavorful experience that brings warmth to any occasion. This easy-to-follow recipe transforms overripe bananas into a deliciously sweet loaf perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. With its inviting aroma and delightful texture, you’ll want to share this treat with everyone—just be prepared for them to ask for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas (medium-sized)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Optional: 1/2 cup nuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together melted butter and sugar. Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- If desired, fold in nuts or chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into a greased loaf pan and bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg