Mom's Best Banana Bread
Discover the warm, nostalgic flavors of *Mom’s Best Banana Bread*, a timeless recipe that’s perfectly moist, tender, and packed with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas. This easy-to-make classic comes together in just 15 minutes of prep time, featuring pantry staples like all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract, with the option to add crunchy walnuts for a nutty twist. The rich, buttery base and the gentle hint of vanilla make each slice irresistibly flavorful, whether enjoyed fresh out of the oven or as a next-day treat. Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert, this homemade banana bread bakes to golden perfection in under an hour and freezes beautifully for later. Ideal for using up overripe bananas, this simple recipe is a family favorite you’ll find yourself making time and time again.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 large ripe bananas
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 cup milk
- 0.5 cup walnuts (optional, chopped)
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 mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth and creamy.
Melt the butter and stir it into the mashed bananas until well combined.
Add the granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract to the banana mixture. Mix until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet banana mixture, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Be careful not to overmix.
If using walnuts, gently fold them into the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 55 to 60 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.
Transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2770 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 99.7 g | 128% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.9 g | 180% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 502 mg | 167% | |
| Sodium | 2620 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 439.8 g | 160% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.0 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 205.2 g | ||
| Protein | 52.3 g | 105% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 254 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 15.8 mg | 88% | |
| Potassium | 2221 mg | 47% | |
*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.
