Simple Banana Bread
Elevate your baking game with this Simple Banana Bread recipe—perfectly moist, lightly spiced with cinnamon, and brimming with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas. This quick and easy recipe comes together in just 15 minutes of prep time, using pantry staples like all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and a touch of vanilla extract for classic, comforting flavor. Optional mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts add a customizable twist to suit your cravings! Baked to golden perfection in under an hour, this homemade banana bread is a foolproof treat that's ideal for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack. Slice into the warm, aromatic loaf and savor every bite of this family-friendly favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 medium ripe bananas
- 113 grams unsalted butter
- 150 grams granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 250 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 75 grams optional mix-ins (e.g., chopped nuts, chocolate chips)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease a 9x5-inch (23x13 cm) loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
Peel the ripe bananas and mash them in a large bowl using a fork or potato masher until smooth.
Melt the unsalted butter in a microwave or on the stove, then let it cool slightly.
Add the melted butter and the granulated sugar to the mashed bananas. Stir until well combined.
Crack the eggs into the bowl and add the vanilla extract. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, folding gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
If using optional mix-ins like chopped nuts or chocolate chips, gently fold them into the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it out evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 60 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 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Slice and serve! Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
404 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.8 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.2 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 78 mg | 26% | |
| Sodium | 300 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.8 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.0 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.7 g | ||
| Protein | 6.7 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 27 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 255 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.
