Slammin Banana Bread
Meet your new favorite comfort food: Slammin Banana Bread! This ultra-moist, flavor-packed banana bread combines the sweetness of ripe bananas with the indulgent richness of melted butter, a hint of warm cinnamon, and a touch of vanilla. Perfectly balanced with a tender crumb, this classic recipe can be customized with optional add-ins like crunchy walnuts or melty chocolate chips for an irresistible twist. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep and baked to perfection in under an hour, it’s the ultimate treat for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon pick-me-up. Try this easy, crowd-pleasing banana bread that’s perfect for using up overripe bananas and guaranteed to make your kitchen smell divine!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pieces ripe bananas
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 pieces large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 cup optional chopped walnuts or chocolate chips
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.
Add the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar to the mashed bananas. Stir until well combined.
Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients just until combined. Do not overmix.
If using, gently fold in the chopped walnuts or chocolate chips.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.
Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3370 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 149.3 g | 191% | |
| Saturated Fat | 68.4 g | 342% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 630 mg | 210% | |
| Sodium | 2609 mg | 113% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 476.4 g | 173% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.2 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 245.4 g | ||
| Protein | 51.9 g | 104% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 240 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 16.6 mg | 92% | |
| Potassium | 2032 mg | 43% | |
*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.
