Description
Experience the ultimate comfort food with our Best Easy Banana Bread Recipe! This delightful treat is perfect for using up overripe bananas, transforming them into a moist, flavorful loaf that your family and friends will love. With just 10 minutes of prep time, this recipe is incredibly straightforward, making it an ideal choice for both novice and experienced bakers alike. Customize your banana bread with chocolate chips or walnuts for added texture, and enjoy the convenience of freezing leftovers for a quick snack later. Whether served warm with butter or as a cozy dessert topped with ice cream, this banana bread is a versatile addition to any meal.
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 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
- Optional: 1 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease an 8.5×4.5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas and mix in melted butter. Stir in sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla until well combined.
- Add baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt to the banana mixture; stir until evenly mixed.
- Gently fold in flour and nuts or chocolate chips until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a knife 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: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (45g)
- Calories: 157
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 112mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 22mg