Description
A timeless and comforting homemade banana bread recipe that is perfect for bakers of all levels. Enjoy the moist texture and delicious flavor of ripe bananas.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mash the ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
- Mix in the melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
- Pour the batter into a greased 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For added texture, you can fold in nuts or chocolate chips. Store leftovers in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Bakery
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: banana bread, homemade, baking, comfort food, easy recipe