Description
Indulge in the heartwarming delight of homemade banana bread, where overripe bananas transform simple ingredients into a moist, flavorful loaf. This recipe offers effortless preparation, making it an ideal choice for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Enjoy the sweet aroma as it bakes, and savor each slice either plain or topped with your favorite spreads. Whether you’re sharing with family or enjoying a quiet moment alone, this classic treat is sure to become a beloved staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
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- ½ cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 3 medium-large overripe bananas, mashed
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- Optional: ¾ cup chocolate chips or nuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in eggs and mashed bananas until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture; stir until just combined.
- Mix in vanilla extract and fold in optional chocolate chips or nuts.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55–65 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool on a wire rack before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 33mg