Description
Banana bread is a beloved classic that transforms overripe bananas into a beautifully moist and flavorful loaf. This easy banana bread recipe is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, featuring a delightful blend of sweet bananas and vanilla that evokes warm memories of home. Whether enjoyed fresh out of the oven or toasted with butter, this versatile treat can also be customized with nuts or chocolate chips for added indulgence. Ideal for sharing with friends and family, this banana bread is not just a recipe; it’s a heartfelt gesture that brings people together.
Ingredients
- 3–4 ripe bananas
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar (or brown sugar)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 large egg
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Mix in the sugar, oil (or melted butter), and the egg until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually fold this into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 60-65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Use overripe bananas for maximum sweetness. Be gentle when mixing to avoid dense bread; overmixing can develop gluten. For variety, consider adding chocolate chips, nuts, or spices like cinnamon.