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The Best Banana Bread Recipe

Heavenly Moist Banana Bread Recipe You'll Love

This is The Best Banana Bread Recipe, easy to make and full of flavor, perfect for using overripe bananas.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 3 medium Ripe Bananas The riper, the better for flavor!
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Can use gluten-free flour
  • 0.75 cups Sugar (White or Brown) Brown sugar adds a hint of molasses
  • 2 large Eggs Can substitute with flax eggs for vegan option
  • 0.5 cups Melted Butter (or Oil) Coconut oil for a lighter version
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda A crucial leavening agent
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Optional
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips Or nuts/dried fruits as substitute
  • 0.5 cups Chopped Walnuts or Pecans For crunch; optional
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Customize to your liking
  • 0.25 cups Milk Any milk or non-dairy alternative works

Equipment

  • Loaf Pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. Mash the ripe bananas in a mixing bowl until mostly smooth with a few lumps.
  3. Add the melted butter, eggs, and vanilla to the mashed bananas, stirring until smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
  5. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients gently until just combined.
  6. If using, fold in chocolate chips, nuts, or spices without over-mixing.
  7. Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan and bake for about 60 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Let the banana bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store banana bread in an airtight container; it can last up to 3 days at room temperature, 1 week in the fridge, and 3 months in the freezer.

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