Description
This classic Banana Bread is incredibly moist, soft, and packed with sweet banana flavor. Made with simple pantry ingredients like ripe bananas, butter, sugar, and flour, it’s easy to prepare and perfect for breakfast, snacks, or a comforting dessert.
Ingredients
Banana Bread Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- ⅓ cup melted butter
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the mashed ripe bananas, melted butter, granulated sugar, large egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in the baking soda, salt, and optional ground cinnamon. This will help the bread rise and enhance its flavor.
- Incorporate Flour and Add-ins: Gradually fold in the all-purpose flour until just combined, taking care not to overmix. If desired, fold in chopped walnuts or chocolate chips for extra texture and taste.
- Pour Batter and Bake: Pour the prepared batter into the greased loaf pan, smoothing the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the Bread: Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for the best sweetness and moist texture.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the bread tender and soft.
- Store the banana bread at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- For longer storage, freeze the banana bread wrapped tightly for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
