Description
Indulge in the heavenly aroma of freshly baked banana bread with this Best Easy Banana Bread Recipe. Perfectly moist and bursting with flavor, it transforms overripe bananas into a delightful treat that’s great for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. This recipe requires just a handful of simple pantry ingredients and minimal prep time, making it an ideal choice for busy bakers. Want to take it up a notch? Customize with your favorite mix-ins like walnuts or chocolate chips. Whether enjoyed warm with butter or as an ice cream sandwich, this banana bread is sure to become a family favorite. Plus, it freezes beautifully, allowing you to savor each slice whenever the craving hits!
Ingredients
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- 3-4 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1/3 cup melted salted butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large beaten egg
- 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℉ (177℃) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine mashed bananas and melted butter. Add sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla; stir until smooth.
- Sprinkle in baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt; mix until combined.
- Gently fold in flour and any desired add-ins until no flour streaks remain.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (67g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg