Description

This easy banana bread recipe is a classic favorite that’s moist, flavorful, and perfect for using up ripe bananas. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, you’ll have a delicious loaf in no time.

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients:

3 ripe bananas (mashed)
½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients:

1½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
½ cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas and melted butter. Stir in the sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well blended.
Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon if using. Add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture and stir just until combined.
Add optional mix-ins: Fold in the nuts or chocolate chips, if using.
Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and serve: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For extra moisture, use overripe bananas with brown spots.
Add a sprinkle of raw sugar or cinnamon sugar on top before baking for a sweet crust.
This banana bread also freezes well for up to 3 months.