Description
This easy banana bread recipe delivers moist, flavorful results every time. Perfect for using overripe bananas and enjoying a sweet, homemade treat.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 pinch salt
- ½ cup butter (softened)
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mash the ripe bananas in a bowl until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Beat the butter and sugar together until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition.
- Stir in mashed bananas and vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Pour batter into a greased loaf pan.
- Bake for 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the banana bread to cool for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- Ensure the bananas are overripe for maximum flavor.
- If desired, add walnuts or chocolate chips to the batter.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: banana bread, homemade banana bread, easy banana bread, moist banana bread, banana loaf recipe