Description
This classic Banana Bread recipe is moist, flavorful, and easy to make. With the perfect balance of sweetness and a hint of cinnamon, it’s a delightful treat for any time of day.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prep pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan. Set aside.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and bananas: Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in mashed bananas and vanilla extract.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Mix wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add dry ingredients to banana mixture, stirring until just combined. Fold in walnuts or chocolate chips if using.
- Bake: Pour batter into prepared pan, smooth the top, and bake for 55–65 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Let bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- For extra moisture, add ¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt to the batter.
- Overripe bananas with dark spots provide the best flavor.
- Store leftovers wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer shelf life.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
