Wonderful Banana Bread
Sink your teeth into the ultimate comfort food with this Wonderful Banana Bread, a moist, flavor-packed loaf that’s perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack. This easy banana bread recipe features the natural sweetness of ripe bananas, enhanced by a hint of warm cinnamon and the richness of brown sugar. Optional chopped walnuts add a delightful crunch, while a splash of milk ensures every bite stays irresistibly tender. With just 15 minutes of prep time and minimal effort, this straightforward recipe transforms pantry staples into a beautifully golden loaf perfect for sharing or savoring solo. Ideal for using up overripe bananas, this banana bread is a timeless classic that will fill your kitchen with an inviting aroma and your heart with homemade happiness.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pieces ripe bananas
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 2 pieces large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 0.5 cup chopped walnuts (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 with a fork until smooth. Set aside.
Melt the butter and add it to the mashed bananas. Mix well.
Add granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract to the banana mixture. Whisk until fully combined.
In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, folding gently with a wooden spoon or spatula. Do not overmix.
Stir in the milk to keep the batter moist. If desired, fold in the chopped walnuts for added texture and flavor.
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 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 about 10 minutes. Then carefully transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
431 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.4 g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.6 g | 43% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 79 mg | 26% | |
| Sodium | 302 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.7 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.3 g | ||
| Protein | 6.6 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 37 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 263 mg | 6% | |
*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.
