Description
Indulge in the warmth of homemade goodness with this Simple Banana Bread Recipe, a delightful treat that’s both easy to prepare and irresistibly moist. Using ripe bananas and common pantry staples, this recipe yields a soft, sweet loaf perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Whether shared at gatherings or enjoyed alone with your favorite beverage, each slice promises comfort and satisfaction. Customize it with nuts or spices for a personal touch, and savor the rich aroma wafting through your kitchen as it bakes to golden perfection. Enjoy the simple pleasure of homemade banana bread that brings smiles with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2–4 very ripe bananas
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, blend melted butter and sugar until combined.
- Mash the ripe bananas and mix into the butter-sugar mixture.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract; stir until well mixed.
- Combine baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and flour into the wet ingredients; mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for about 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg