Description
A comforting classic banana bread filled with sweet, earthy flavors perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (or brown sugar)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted; can substitute with coconut oil or applesauce)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional add-ins: chopped walnuts, chocolate chips, or dried fruits
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- Mash the ripe bananas in a large bowl with a fork until smooth.
- Mix in the melted butter until well combined.
- Add sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract; stir until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in any optional add-ins like nuts or chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Let the banana bread rest for a day for enhanced flavors. Monitor closely during the last few minutes of baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: banana bread, comfort food, baking, dessert, family recipe