Description
Indulge in the comforting aroma and flavor of homemade banana bread. This easy-to-make recipe features ripe bananas that create a moist, sweet loaf perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. With optional nuts or chocolate chips, you can customize each slice to your taste. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or toasted with butter, this banana bread is sure to bring smiles and nostalgia to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 ripe bananas (about 1.5 cups mashed)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan.
- Mash the ripe bananas in a mixing bowl until smooth but slightly chunky.
- Stir in melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- If desired, fold in nuts or chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread light and fluffy. Customize by adding dried fruits or adjusting sweetness with brown sugar.