Description

Banana bread is the ultimate comfort food, offering a delightful blend of moist texture and rich banana flavor. This easy recipe transforms overripe bananas into a delicious treat perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. With warm spices and the option to add nuts or chocolate chips, each slice is a cozy reminder of home. Bake this banana bread to fill your kitchen with its irresistible aroma and enjoy a slice fresh from the oven; it’s sure to become a family favorite!

Ingredients

Scale

3 ripe bananas (about 1 ½ cups mashed)
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
½ cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
In another bowl, mix together the melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Gently fold in the dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, and salt) with the wet mixture until just combined.
If desired, add chopped nuts or chocolate chips and mix gently.
Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan and bake for approximately 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Allow cooling before slicing.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
Calories: 210
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 200mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 33g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating spices like cinnamon or nutmeg. Feel free to substitute half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for extra nutrition. To store leftovers, wrap in plastic wrap at room temperature for up to three days; refrigerate or freeze for longer storage.