Description
This Classic Banana Bread Recipe is a timeless favorite that transforms overripe bananas into a moist and flavorful loaf. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, this easy-to-make bread is sure to become a household staple. With its simple ingredients and quick preparation time, you can enjoy this delicious treat in no time. Enhance the flavor by adding chocolate chips or nuts, making each bite irresistible. Whether you’re sharing it at family gatherings or savoring it alone, this banana bread is guaranteed to please.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 3 medium-large overripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan.
- Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add beaten eggs and mashed bananas; mix until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture; stir until just combined.
- Mix in vanilla extract and optional chocolate chips or nuts coated in flour.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out nearly clean.
- Cool on a wire rack for at least 20 minutes before removing from the pan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg