Description
This classic Banana Bread is incredibly moist, soft, and packed with sweet banana flavor. Made with simple pantry staples like ripe bananas, sugar, and flour, it’s easy to prepare and perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Ingredients
Banana Bread Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- ⅓ cup melted butter
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan to prevent sticking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, melted butter, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Add Leavening Agents and Spices: Stir in the baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon (if using) until evenly distributed throughout the wet mixture.
- Incorporate Flour and Optional Add-ins: Gently fold in the all-purpose flour just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender. If desired, fold in chopped walnuts or chocolate chips for added texture and flavor.
- Pour Batter into Pan: Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly to ensure uniform baking.
- Bake: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50–60 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean when the bread is done.
- Cool: Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor and moist texture.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent a dense loaf.
- Store the banana bread at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
