Favorite Banana Bread
Satisfy your sweet tooth and make the most of overripe bananas with this irresistibly moist and flavorful Favorite Banana Bread. Quick to prepare with just 10 minutes of hands-on time, this crowd-pleaser blends the natural sweetness of three ripe bananas with a hint of vanilla and a rich buttery base. The recipe features pantry staples like all-purpose flour, baking soda, and a touch of sugar, making it easy to whip up on a whim. With optional mix-ins like crunchy walnuts or indulgent chocolate chips, you can customize each loaf to suit your cravings. Perfectly golden and baked to perfection in just an hour, this classic banana bread is ideal for breakfast, snacking, or even dessert. Whether enjoyed warm from the oven or toasted with a smear of butter, this is sure to be your go-to recipe for soft, fluffy, and utterly delicious banana bread.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 medium Ripe bananas
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, melted
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 unit Large egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Optional mix-ins: chopped walnuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with butter or line with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas thoroughly with a fork until smooth.
Stir in the melted butter until well combined.
Mix in the granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
If using optional mix-ins like chopped walnuts or chocolate chips, fold them into the batter at this stage.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3276 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 183.4 g | 235% | |
| Saturated Fat | 68.9 g | 344% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 444 mg | 148% | |
| Sodium | 1935 mg | 84% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 385.3 g | 140% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.2 g | 79% | |
| Total Sugars | 198.6 g | ||
| Protein | 49.8 g | 100% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 176 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 13.4 mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 2062 mg | 44% | |
*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.
