Description
A cozy and comforting banana bread recipe that’s quick and simple, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 ripe bananas (about 2 cups mashed)
- 1/3 cup salted butter (melted)
- 3/4 cup (150g) 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 (212g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (or chocolate chips, plus extra for topping if desired)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350℉ (177℃). Lightly grease and flour an 8.5×4.5-inch loaf pan or spray it with baking spray.
- Combine the mashed bananas with the melted butter, creating a smooth mixture.
- Add the granulated sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract to the bowl. Stir well using a large wooden spoon.
- Sprinkle the baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt over the banana mixture. Stir to combine.
- Gradually add the flour and walnuts or chocolate chips to the mixture, stirring gently until no streaks of flour remain.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top. Sprinkle some extra chocolate chips on top if desired.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice into 10 thick, warm slices and serve.
Notes
This banana bread stays moist for days and can be customized with different mix-ins such as nuts or chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg