Description
This Easy Banana Bread recipe is a simple and delicious way to use up those overripe bananas. With a moist and tender crumb, this banana bread is perfect for breakfast or as a sweet treat any time of day.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 3 very ripe bananas
- 1/3 cup melted butter (or coconut oil for dairy-free option)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (can substitute with 2/3 cup honey)
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare Your Ingredients – Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 4×8 inch loaf pan. Mash bananas in a bowl.
- Step 2: Combine Wet Ingredients – Add butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla to bananas.
- Step 3: Add Dry Ingredients – Sprinkle baking soda and salt, then fold in flour.
- Step 4: Bake to Perfection – Pour batter into pan and bake for 55-60 minutes.
- Step 5: Cool and Store – Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For best results, use bananas that are at least 80% brown for maximum sweetness.
- Be careful not to overmix the batter to avoid a tough texture.
- Adding nuts or chocolate chips provides extra flavor and texture to the banana bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55-60 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Banana Bread, Easy Recipe, Homemade, Baking, Breakfast