Description
Experience the ultimate comfort of home-baked goodness with The World’s Best Banana Bread Recipe. This delightful treat is moist, rich in flavor, and incredibly easy to make, making it perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a snack. With just a handful of simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can transform overripe bananas into a mouthwatering delight that will impress family and friends alike. Customize it with nuts, chocolate chips, or dried fruits to create your own version of this timeless classic. Whether you enjoy it fresh from the oven or toasted with butter, this recipe is sure to bring smiles to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 to 4 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
- Mix in melted butter until fully combined. Add sugar and mix until smooth.
- Stir in eggs one at a time and then add vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- If desired, fold in nuts for added texture.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 55 to 65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg