Description
Indulge in the comforting taste of our Classic Banana Bread Recipe, a delightful treat that brings warmth to any occasion. This moist and flavor-packed banana bread is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Made with overripe bananas, it boasts a rich flavor and buttery texture that everyone will love. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can easily whip up this classic loaf and customize it with your favorite add-ins like chocolate chips or nuts. Enjoy a slice on its own or pair it with butter or cream cheese for an extra special touch. Perfect for meal prep, this banana bread stays fresh at room temperature for several days. Bake a loaf today and savor the homemade goodness!
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 3 medium-large overripe bananas, mashed
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- Optional: ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or nuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the eggs and mashed bananas until fully combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Stir in vanilla extract and optional add-ins if desired.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 55–65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool on a wire rack for at least 20 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg