Instant Banana Bread
Whip up a comforting slice of heaven with this Instant Banana Bread recipe, a quick and easy classic that's perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon treat. Bursting with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas and enhanced with a blend of granulated and brown sugars, this moist loaf boasts a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture. The simplicity of everyday pantry staples like flour, eggs, and vanilla extract ensures that you can bake this crowd-pleaser on a whim, while the option to fold in chopped nuts or chocolate chips lets you customize it to your taste. Ready in just one hour with minimal prep, this recipe is your go-to for satisfying banana bread cravings without the fuss. Bake a loaf today and enjoy the warm, irresistible aroma wafting through your kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pieces (medium) ripe bananas
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, melted
- 0.75 cups granulated sugar
- 0.25 cups brown sugar, packed
- 2 pieces large eggs
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoons baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 0.5 cups chopped nuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan, or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas thoroughly using a fork or potato masher until smooth.
Add the melted butter to the mashed bananas and stir until combined.
Mix in the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir until the mixture is smooth and fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
Stir in the milk to loosen the batter slightly. If using nuts or chocolate chips, fold them in at this stage.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the banana bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
436 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.0 g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.7 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 79 mg | 26% | |
| Sodium | 302 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.1 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.2 g | ||
| Protein | 7.0 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 32 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 257 mg | 5% | |
*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.
