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Banana Bread Recipe

Banana Bread Recipe


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4.9 from 14 reviews

  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf (about 10 slices) 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This classic Banana Bread recipe is moist, flavorful, and easy to make. Perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert, this delicious loaf is filled with ripe bananas and optional add-ins like walnuts or chocolate chips.


Ingredients

Scale

Ripe Bananas:

  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed

Butter Mixture:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

Sugar and Eggs:

  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, beaten

Vanilla Extract:

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

Optional Add-Ins:

  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a loaf pan.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: Mash bananas, mix with melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon if using.
  4. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture.
  5. Add Optional Ingredients: Fold in walnuts or chocolate chips.
  6. Bake: Pour batter into pan and bake for 50-60 minutes.
  7. Cool and Serve: Let cool before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • For extra moisture, use very ripe bananas with brown spots.
  • Store cooled bread tightly wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 16g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 33g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg