Description
Indulge in the warmth of homemade banana bread, perfectly moist and sweet. This easy recipe transforms overripe bananas into a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Combine mashed bananas with sugar, oil (or melted butter), eggs, and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
- Sift in flour, baking soda, and salt; fold gently until blended without overmixing.
- If desired, fold in nuts or chocolate chips for extra flavor.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness.
- Allow the bread to cool completely before slicing for cleaner cuts.
- For variations, try adding cinnamon for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (50g)
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg