Description
This Best Banana Bread Recipe transforms overripe bananas into a moist, tender loaf with rich banana flavor. It’s simple, versatile, and perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar or brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup butter, melted or softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, pecans, chocolate chips, or 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a standard loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash bananas until smooth.
- Add sugar, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Stir until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into banana mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Stir in any optional add-ins if using.
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Add cinnamon or nutmeg for a warm spice variation.
- Use mini chocolate chips or swirl in peanut butter for extra flavor.
- Substitute half the flour with whole wheat flour for a healthier version.
- Use melted coconut oil for a dairy-free alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
