Description
Banana bread is a timeless classic that transforms overripe bananas into a deliciously moist loaf, perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack. This easy recipe yields a golden-crusted, flavorful treat that can be enjoyed plain or with added nuts and chocolate chips. The warm aroma of baking banana bread will fill your kitchen, making it an irresistible choice for any occasion. Gather your ingredients and let’s create this delightful dish together!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas (about 1 ½ cups mashed)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- Mash the ripe bananas in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, mix melted butter and sugar; then add the mashed bananas, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually fold in the flour, baking soda, and salt until just mixed—avoid overmixing.
- If desired, gently fold in nuts or chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for approximately 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg