Description
The Classic Banana Bread Recipe is a beloved favorite that transforms overripe bananas into a moist and delicious loaf that everyone will love. This easy-to-follow recipe creates the perfect balance of sweetness and texture, making it an ideal choice for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Whether you enjoy it plain or with added chocolate chips and nuts, this comforting classic is sure to warm your heart and satisfy your cravings. Perfect for sharing at gatherings or simply enjoying with a cup of coffee, this banana bread recipe will quickly become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or nuts + 1 tbsp all-purpose flour (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a greased loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add beaten eggs and mashed bananas, mixing until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; then gently combine with the wet mixture.
- Stir in vanilla extract and optional add-ins like chocolate chips or nuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
- 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: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg