Description
This Easy Banana Bread Recipe is a classic favorite that’s moist, flavorful, and perfect for breakfast or a snack. Made with ripe bananas, butter, and a touch of cinnamon, this homemade banana bread is simple to whip up and always a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Wet Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease/flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, combine mashed bananas, melted butter, and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla; mix until smooth.
- Combine dry ingredients: In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually add this to wet mixture; stir until just combined.
- Add nuts (optional) and bake: Fold in nuts if desired. Pour batter into pan and bake for 60–65 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for best flavor.
- Substitute brown sugar for a richer taste.
- Store wrapped at room temperature for 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
