Big Bird Banana Bread
Discover the irresistible charm of Big Bird Banana Bread, a moist and flavorful treat perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a quick snack. This classic recipe combines the natural sweetness of overripe bananas with a hint of warm ground cinnamon, creating a comforting aroma that fills your kitchen while it bakes. Enhanced with rich melted butter, a splash of vanilla, and the crunch of optional walnuts, this banana bread strikes the ideal balance of softness and texture. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a single bowl needed for mixing, it’s an easy go-to recipe that delivers consistent, crowd-pleasing results. Serve it warm with a pat of butter or enjoy it on its own—each slice is packed with homemade goodness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pieces ripe bananas
- 0.75 cups granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, melted
- 2 pieces large eggs
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoons baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.5 cups chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until mostly smooth. Set aside.
Add the granulated sugar and melted butter to the mashed bananas and mix well until combined.
Stir in the eggs and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
If using walnuts, fold them into the batter at this stage.
Pour the banana bread batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2854 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 148.4 g | 190% | |
| Saturated Fat | 68.1 g | 340% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 630 mg | 210% | |
| Sodium | 1412 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 345.9 g | 126% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.9 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 153.2 g | ||
| Protein | 47.9 g | 96% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 180 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 15.4 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 690 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
