Description
This Best Banana Bread Recipe is a moist, flavorful, and easy-to-make treat perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Made with ripe bananas, a blend of sugars, and a touch of vanilla, it delivers a delightful balance of sweetness and richness with a tender crumb. Ideal for cozy mornings or afternoon tea, this classic banana bread is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
Sweeteners
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
Optional Toppings
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the correct temperature while you prepare the batter.
- Mash Bananas: In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth but still slightly chunky, giving texture to your bread.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Stir the melted butter into the mashed bananas. Then add both sugars, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix well until fully combined and smooth.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and seasoning.
- Fold Ingredients: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender.
- Prepare Pan: Grease a standard loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray. Pour the batter into the pan, spreading it evenly. Optionally, sprinkle chopped nuts or chocolate chips on top for added texture and flavor.
- Bake: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating it’s fully cooked.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the banana bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Using very ripe bananas results in sweeter and more flavorful bread.
- You can substitute half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for a healthier twist.
- For a dairy-free version, replace melted butter with coconut oil or a plant-based margarine.
- Add-ins like walnuts, pecans, or chocolate chips make this banana bread extra special.
- Store banana bread wrapped tightly at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of loaf)
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
Keywords: banana bread, homemade banana bread, easy banana bread, breakfast bread, healthy banana bread
