Description
This classic banana bread recipe yields a moist, flavorful loaf perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert. Made with ripe bananas, melted butter, and a touch of vanilla, it’s easy to prepare and sure to become a household favorite.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 5 ripe bananas, smashed
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready when your batter is mixed.
- Mash Bananas: Place the over-ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl and mash them thoroughly until smooth with some texture remaining.
- Add Butter: Pour the melted butter into the mashed bananas and stir well using a wooden spoon to combine.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Add the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract to the banana mixture. Stir until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Add Dry Leavening: Sprinkle the baking soda and salt evenly over the mixture, then mix to combine fully.
- Incorporate Flour: Add the all-purpose flour last and mix until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender.
- Prepare Pan: Butter a 4×8 inch loaf pan to prevent sticking, then pour the batter evenly into the pan.
- Bake: Bake the bread in the preheated oven for about 1 hour. Check doneness with a cake tester or toothpick; it should come out clean.
- Cool: Transfer the loaf to a wire rack and cool completely to allow flavors to set and prevent sogginess.
- Serve: Remove the bread from the pan, slice, and serve as a delicious snack or breakfast treat.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for the best flavor and sweetness.
- You can substitute white sugar with brown sugar for a deeper flavor.
- For a nuttier bread, add 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans into the batter before baking.
- Ensure not to overmix the batter after adding flour to keep the bread tender and moist.
- This banana bread can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Bread, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 80g)
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
