Buttery Banana Bread
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Buttery Banana Bread recipe—a luscious, moist loaf that's packed with sweet banana flavor and a rich, buttery aroma. Perfectly ripe bananas are the star ingredient, blended with melted butter and a hint of vanilla to create a tender crumb that melts in your mouth. A touch of brown sugar adds caramel-like depth, while optional add-ins like chocolate chips or nuts allow you to tailor it to your taste. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this irresistible homemade banana bread is ideal for breakfast, snack time, or dessert. Serve warm, straight out of the oven, or slathered with a pat of butter for an extra dose of indulgence. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner, this easy recipe is sure to become a staple in your kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 whole ripe bananas
- 115 grams unsalted butter, melted
- 150 grams granulated sugar
- 50 grams brown sugar, packed
- 2 whole large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 240 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 0.5 cup optional add-ins (e.g., chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or cinnamon)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease a standard 9x5-inch loaf pan with butter or nonstick spray and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas with a fork or potato masher until smooth and free of large lumps.
Add the melted butter to the mashed bananas and stir to combine.
Mix in the granulated sugar and brown sugar, ensuring they dissolve into the mixture. Stir well.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and milk.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, gently folding until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
If using optional add-ins such as chocolate chips or nuts, fold them into the batter at this stage.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
Remove the banana bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice and serve your buttery banana bread as is, or with a pat of butter for extra indulgence. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3516 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 139.2 g | 178% | |
| Saturated Fat | 83.1 g | 415% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 626 mg | 209% | |
| Sodium | 2661 mg | 116% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 531.8 g | 193% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.8 g | 85% | |
| Total Sugars | 291.8 g | ||
| Protein | 50.7 g | 101% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.3 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 289 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 18.4 mg | 102% | |
| Potassium | 2122 mg | 45% | |
*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.
