Description
Discover a moist, flavorful banana bread recipe with step-by-step instructions, pro tips, storage advice, and nutrition facts. Perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 3 large overripe bananas (mashed), ½ cup unsalted butter (melted), ⅔ cup granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 tsp baking soda, ½ tsp salt, 1½ cups all‑purpose flour, optional ½ cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5‑inch loaf pan. 2. Mix mashed bananas with melted butter until smooth. 3. Stir in sugar, beaten eggs, and vanilla extract. 4. Sprinkle baking soda and salt over wet mixture and stir gently. 5. Fold in flour until just combined; lumps are okay. 6. Add optional walnuts or chocolate chips and fold. 7. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth top. 8. Bake 55‑65 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. 9. Cool in pan 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- For extra moisture, replace half the butter with a neutral oil. Use very ripe bananas for maximum flavor. Rotate pan halfway through baking for even browning.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: General
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/12 loaf)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
Keywords: Banana Bread