My Incredibily Popular Banana Bread
Soft, moist, and bursting with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas, "My Incredibly Popular Banana Bread" is the ultimate comfort bake for any occasion. This crowd-favorite recipe combines pantry staples like melted butter, a hint of vanilla, and just the right amount of sugar to create a tender loaf that's perfectly balanced in flavor. The optional addition of cinnamon, walnuts, or chocolate chips allows you to customize it to your taste, elevating every bite with warm spice or bursts of crunch. With a quick 10-minute prep and a foolproof baking process, this banana bread loaf is an easy go-to for breakfast, snack time, or dessert. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or stored for later, this classic recipe is guaranteed to keep everyone coming back for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pieces ripe bananas
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, melted
- 0.75 cups granulated sugar
- 1 piece large egg
- 1 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoons baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon (optional)
- 0.5 cups chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). 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.
Stir in the melted butter, ensuring it is well combined with the bananas.
Add the granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract to the bowl. Mix until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon (if using).
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Gently fold the mixture together until just combined—do not overmix.
If desired, fold in chopped walnuts or chocolate chips for added texture and flavor.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it out evenly.
Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the banana bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Serve and enjoy! Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or refrigerate for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3279 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 183.5 g | 235% | |
| Saturated Fat | 68.9 g | 344% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 444 mg | 148% | |
| Sodium | 2525 mg | 110% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 386.4 g | 141% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.9 g | 82% | |
| Total Sugars | 198.1 g | ||
| Protein | 49.8 g | 100% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 188 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 14.3 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 2061 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.
