Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this easy and delicious banana bread recipe. Perfect for breakfast or as a sweet treat, this moist banana bread transforms overripe bananas into a flavorful loaf that’s sure to please everyone. With just a few simple ingredients that you probably already have at home, you’ll create a delightful baked good with a heavenly aroma wafting through your kitchen. Customize it with nuts, chocolate chips, or spices to make it uniquely yours. Whether enjoyed fresh out of the oven or toasted with butter, this banana bread is destined to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
- 3 medium ripe bananas
- 1 cup granulated sugar (or brown sugar)
- 1 ? cups all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ? tsp salt
- 1 large egg
- ? cup melted butter (or oil)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350?F (175?C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Stir in melted butter, then mix in the sugar and egg until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Optionally, sprinkle nuts or chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Notes
For extra moisture, consider adding yogurt or sour cream to the batter.
Feel free to replace some of the granulated sugar with honey or maple syrup for a natural sweetener.
Store leftover banana bread wrapped tightly at room temperature for up to four days or refrigerate for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 198
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg