Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with the World’s Best Banana Bread. This moist, buttery loaf is packed with ripe bananas and a hint of warm spices, making it perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack. The delightful aroma that fills your kitchen while it bakes will have your family gathering around in anticipation. Whether enjoyed warm or at room temperature, this banana bread is sure to become a beloved staple in your home. Customize it with nuts or spices to suit your taste and experience why this recipe stands out as a favorite among friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 to 4 ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Stir in melted butter and sugar until well combined.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time and add vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Gradually fold the dry mixture into the banana mixture until just combined.
- If desired, fold in chopped walnuts or pecans.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and tap to remove air bubbles.
- Bake for 55 to 65 minutes; check doneness with a toothpick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg