Description
A soft, moist, and flavorful banana bread made with ripe bananas and simple pantry ingredients. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, this easy recipe delivers a tender crumb and rich banana taste in every slice.
Ingredients
3 ripe bananas, mashed
1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted
3/4 cup (150 g) sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix the mashed bananas with the melted butter.
- Stir in the sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in chopped walnuts or chocolate chips if desired.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for the best sweetness and flavor.
Add 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt for extra moisture.
Top with sliced bananas or a sprinkle of sugar before baking for a decorative finish.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
Freeze individual slices wrapped tightly for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (based on 10 slices)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
