Description
This irresistible banana bread is soft, moist, and packed with real banana flavor. Perfect for using up overripe bananas, this one-bowl recipe is easy to make and ideal for breakfast, snack time, or dessert.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 overripe bananas, mashed
½ cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and sugar until smooth.
3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla and mashed bananas.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gently fold dry ingredients into the banana mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
6. Fold in optional nuts or chocolate chips.
7. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 55–65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
10. Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Use bananas with deep brown spots for the richest flavor and moistest texture.
Don’t overmix the batter to keep the bread tender.
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or freeze slices for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: banana bread, quick bread, ripe bananas