Description
Indulge in the delightful aroma of freshly baked Old Fashioned Banana Bread that fills your kitchen with warmth and nostalgia. This easy-to-make recipe features overripe bananas, creating a moist, sweet loaf with a golden-brown crust. Perfect for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or a comforting dessert, each slice offers a taste of home. Customize it with nuts or chocolate chips for added flavor. Whether enjoyed warm or at room temperature, this classic banana bread is sure to please everyone!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 overripe bananas (about 1 ½ cups mashed)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ⅓ cup melted butter
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ½ tsp cinnamon (optional)
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mash bananas until smooth, leaving some chunks for texture.
- Stir in melted butter until combined. Then add sugars, eggs, and vanilla; whisk until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon together.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined; avoid over-mixing.
- If desired, fold in nuts or chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and bake for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 70g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg