Description
Indulge in the Ultimate Best Easy Banana Bread Recipe, a delightful treat that’s both moist and flavorful! This recipe transforms overripe bananas into a deliciously sweet bread that’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. With its simple ingredients and straightforward preparation, even novice bakers will shine in the kitchen. Customize it with your favorite nuts or chocolate chips to suit your taste. Plus, this banana bread freezes beautifully, making it an excellent option for meal prep or last-minute treats. Enjoy a slice warm with butter or pair it with your morning coffee for a cozy start to your day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 ripe bananas (about 2 cups mashed)
- 1/3 cup salted butter (melted)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and lightly grease an 8.5×4.5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mix mashed bananas with melted butter, then add sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract; stir until combined.
- Sprinkle in baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt; mix well.
- Fold in flour and walnuts or chocolate chips until no streaks of flour remain.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (50g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg