Description
Indulge in the comforting taste of this Classic Banana Bread Recipe, perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re looking to use up overripe bananas or simply craving a sweet treat, this moist and flavorful loaf will satisfy your taste buds. With its delightful aroma wafting through your kitchen, each slice offers a soft texture and a warm blend of banana and vanilla flavors. Customize it by adding chocolate chips or nuts for an extra crunch. Ideal for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, this delicious banana bread is sure to become a family favorite!
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 + 1 tbsp flour (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs and mashed bananas until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually incorporate the dry mixture into the wet ingredients without overmixing.
- Add vanilla extract and gently fold in any optional add-ins like chocolate chips or nuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55–65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool on a wire rack before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg