Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of this Best Easy Banana Bread Recipe, where overripe bananas transform into a moist, flavorful loaf that’s perfect for any occasion. This simple recipe is not only quick to prepare, but it also freezes beautifully, making it an ideal snack or breakfast option anytime you crave a sweet treat. Customize your banana bread by adding nuts or chocolate chips for an extra twist. With just a handful of ingredients and straightforward instructions, you can create a comforting classic that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 ripe bananas (about 2 cups mashed)
- 1/3 cup salted butter (melted)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease and flour your loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mix mashed bananas with melted butter. Stir in sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Add baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt; mix thoroughly.
- Gently fold in the flour and walnuts or chocolate chips until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a knife inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool for about 10 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 134mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg