Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with our Best Easy Banana Bread Recipe, designed for flavor and simplicity. This moist and delicious banana bread is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or a delightful dessert. Made with ripe bananas, it offers a rich sweetness that your family will love. Customize it with your favorite mix-ins like walnuts or chocolate chips for an extra touch, and enjoy the convenience of freezing slices for later enjoyment. Whether served warm or at room temperature, this banana bread delivers a satisfying experience every time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 ripe bananas (about 2 cups mashed)
- 1/3 cup salted butter (melted)
- 3/4 cup 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 all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and prepare an 8.5×4.5-inch loaf pan by greasing it lightly.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas and mix in melted butter, sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Add baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt to the mixture and stir gently.
- Fold in the flour and optional mix-ins until just combined; do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg