Banana bread is a moist and flavorful treat made from overripe bananas. It is enjoyed as a breakfast, snack, or dessert. Originating in the 1930s, this comforting classic is often enhanced with delicious add-ins such as chocolate chips or nuts.
Course Breakfast
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time 55 minutesminutes
Total Time 1 hourhour10 minutesminutes
Servings 8
Calories 280kcal
Author FastPrep Recipes
Ingredients
3Ripe bananasmashed
2cupsAll-purpose flour
1cupGranulated sugar
2Large eggs
1tspVanilla extract
1tspBaking soda
¼tspSalt
½tspGround cinnamonoptional
½tspChopped walnuts or chocolate chipsoptional
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.InsertRetry
Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth and creamy. Add the melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract, and stir until well combined.
Combine the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using) until well blended. You can also add walnuts or chocolate chips at this stage if desired.
Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet banana mixture. Stir gently until just combined. Be cautious not to mix too much, as it can lead to a dense loaf.InsertRetryMake it persuasive.
Pour into the Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Bake: Bake for 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
Let the banana bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.InsertRetry.