Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with our World’s Best Banana Bread recipe. This moist and fluffy banana bread is crafted with ripe bananas, rich butter, and a perfect blend of warm spices, making it a delightful treat for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Whether enjoyed warm from the oven or toasted later, each slice delivers a heavenly taste that will have your family and friends coming back for more. Plus, it’s easy to make, ensuring that bakers of all skill levels can whip up this delicious loaf in no time. Don’t let those overripe bananas go to waste; transform them into a sweet sensation that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 to 4 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Stir in the melted butter and granulated sugar until well combined.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the banana mixture until just combined.
- If desired, fold in chopped nuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55 to 65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 slice (75g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 37mg