Description
Banana bread is a beloved classic that brings warmth and nostalgia to any kitchen. This easy recipe combines ripe bananas, vanilla, and warm spices for a moist loaf that’s perfect for breakfast or dessert. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or toasted with butter, each slice is a comforting treat that will have you craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Mix in the eggs, sugar, vegetable oil (or melted butter), and vanilla until creamy.
- Sprinkle baking soda and salt over the mixture; add flour gradually, folding gently until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 60–65 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: - For added texture, try mixing in walnuts or chocolate chips. - Experiment with spices like cinnamon or nutmeg for extra flavor depth.