Description
Banana bread is a delightful treat that combines the sweet, comforting flavors of ripe bananas and warm spices into a moist, tender loaf. Perfect for breakfast or as an afternoon snack, this easy banana bread recipe will fill your kitchen with a mouthwatering aroma that invites everyone to gather around. With minimal effort and simple ingredients, you can create a delicious homemade loaf that’s perfect for sharing—or keeping all to yourself!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: 1/2 cup walnuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix the mashed bananas with oil or butter, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- If desired, add nuts or chocolate chips and fold gently.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 60-70 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (57g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg