Description
This Moist Banana Bread recipe transforms ripe bananas into a delightful treat, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup melted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and generously grease a loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Mix in the sugar and melted butter until well combined.
- Beat the eggs in a separate bowl and then add them to the banana mixture.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the banana mixture, being careful not to overmix.
- Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let it cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
For added texture, consider folding in nuts or chocolate chips. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg