Description
Indulge in the warmth of this Classic Banana Bread Recipe, a timeless favorite that transforms overripe bananas into a moist and flavorful loaf. Whether enjoyed as a hearty breakfast, a delightful snack, or a sweet dessert, this banana bread will quickly become a staple in your kitchen. With the option to add chocolate chips or nuts, you can easily customize it to suit your taste. Perfect for sharing at brunches or savoring alone, this recipe is not only delicious but also a fantastic way to reduce food waste by using up those ripe bananas sitting on your counter.
Ingredients
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- ½ cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 3 medium-large (or 4 small) overripe bananas, mashed
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- Optional: ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or nuts + 1 tbsp flour
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Cream together softened butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
- Mix in beaten eggs and mashed bananas until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined; do not overmix.
- Fold in vanilla extract and optional chocolate chips or nuts coated in flour.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55–65 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool on a wire rack for at least 20 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg