Description
Indulge in the comforting delight of our Classic Banana Bread Recipe, a timeless treat that transforms overripe bananas into a moist and flavorful loaf. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, this recipe is both quick and versatile. With just 15 minutes of preparation, you can enjoy the sweet aroma of banana bread wafting through your kitchen in no time. Customize it with chocolate chips or nuts to suit your taste, making it a family favorite that everyone will love. Whether served warm with butter or toasted with honey, this easy-to-follow recipe is sure to become a staple in your home.
Ingredients
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- ½ cup softened butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 beaten eggs
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Mix in beaten eggs and mashed bananas until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt before gradually adding to the wet mixture.
- Stir in vanilla extract and optional add-ins like chocolate chips or nuts.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out almost clean.
- Cool on a wire rack for at least 20 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 38mg