Description
This classic moist banana bread is rich in flavor, perfectly textured, and made even better with a proper resting period. Whether you enjoy it fresh or the next day, the result is a deliciously balanced loaf that holds together beautifully and bursts with banana goodness.
Ingredients
3 ripe bananas, mashed
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
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In a large bowl, combine mashed bananas and melted butter. Stir in sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
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Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
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Fold in nuts or chocolate chips if using.
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Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
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Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Let bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer to a wire rack to cool completely for 1–2 hours.
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For best results, wrap and let rest overnight before slicing.
Notes
Use overripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture.
Resting the banana bread overnight enhances flavor and texture.
Substitute half the flour with whole wheat for a heartier loaf.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 loaf)
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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