Description
This super moist banana bread loaf is a deliciously easy recipe that combines ripe bananas with basic ingredients for a rich, tender loaf. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, this banana bread is sure to become a household favorite.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup of melted butter
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup of granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Mash the ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
- Add the melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Mix well.
- Incorporate the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix until just combined.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Transfer the batter into a greased loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 60 minutes. Check with a toothpick or knife in the center—if it comes out clean, it’s done!
- Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use overripe bananas for the best flavor and moisture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- If you prefer, you can freeze the bread for up to 3 months.
- For added flavor, you can mix in chocolate chips, nuts, or a teaspoon of cinnamon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg