Description
This classic banana bread recipe is a simple, delicious, and incredibly versatile treat. Use up those ripe bananas to create a moist and comforting loaf perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
- Add melted butter, sugar, and eggs to the mashed bananas. Mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and cinnamon (if using).
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra moistness, add a tablespoon of sour cream or Greek yogurt to the batter.
- Add chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit for variations.
- Store wrapped tightly at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Freeze for longer storage, wrapping tightly before freezing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220 Kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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