Description
Banana bread is a classic comfort food that fills your kitchen with a comforting aroma. This easy-to-follow recipe transforms ripe bananas into a moist, fluffy loaf that’s perfect for breakfast or as a sweet snack. With its golden crust and rich flavor, each slice is sure to bring back fond memories. Whether enjoyed plain or with chocolate chips, this banana bread is an irresistible treat that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
- Mix in the eggs, oil (or butter), and vanilla extract until creamy.
- Gently fold in the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- If desired, fold in walnuts or chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 60-65 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool slightly before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg