Description
This Banana Bread is soft, rich, and perfectly sweet, made with ripe bananas and simple pantry ingredients. It’s easy to make in one bowl, and ideal for using up overripe bananas. Enjoy it warm, toasted, or slathered with butter or nut spread.
Ingredients
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- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup melted butter or oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup brown sugar or coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, chocolate chips, or dried fruit
Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk mashed bananas, melted butter, eggs, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add Dry Ingredients:
- Stir in flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon until just combined. Fold in any mix-ins if using.
- Bake:
- Pour batter into the loaf pan. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
- Cool & Serve:
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Use half whole wheat flour for a fiber boost.
- Add a swirl of peanut butter or cream cheese before baking for fun variations.
- Freezes well—slice and wrap individually for grab-and-go snacks.
Nutrition
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
