Description
This Best Banana Bread Recipe is a moist, flavorful treat perfect for breakfast or dessert. It combines ripe bananas with a mix of sugars, butter, and eggs to create a tender crumb and rich taste. Easy to prepare and bake, this classic banana bread is a cozy, comforting bake that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
Sweeteners
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
Optional Add-ins
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready when your batter is mixed.
- Mash Bananas: In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until mostly smooth with some small chunks remaining for texture.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Mix the mashed bananas with the melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until the mixture is well blended.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and seasoning.
- Fold Dry into Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, gently folding until just combined to avoid overmixing which can toughen the bread.
- Prepare Loaf Pan: Grease a loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray, then pour the batter in evenly. Sprinkle nuts or chocolate chips over the top if using.
- Bake: Bake the banana bread for approximately 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for the best sweetness and flavor.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender.
- Adding nuts or chocolate chips is optional but creates a nice texture and flavor contrast.
- Store banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- This recipe can be doubled and baked in a larger pan or two loaf pans.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of loaf)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: banana bread, easy banana bread, homemade banana bread, moist banana bread, quick bread
