Description
Classic Banana Bread is a simple yet delightful treat that captures the essence of comfort baking. Made with ripe bananas, this moist loaf is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or even dessert. The sweet aroma of freshly baked banana bread wafting through your home will evoke warm memories and invite family and friends to gather around. This recipe is not only easy to follow but also allows for personalization with ingredients like nuts or chocolate chips. Each slice offers a tender crumb and rich flavor that will have everyone asking for seconds. Enjoy it plain, spread with cream cheese, or paired with a cup of coffee for the ultimate indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium ripe bananas
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth, leaving some lumps for texture.
- Mix in the melted butter, followed by sugar and beaten eggs until well combined.
- Sprinkle baking soda and salt over the mixture, then fold in the flour gently until just mixed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60-70 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding chocolate chips or walnuts.
- Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for maximum sweetness.
- This banana bread freezes well; wrap slices tightly in plastic wrap.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 196
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 126mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 31mg