Description
Indulge in the comforting warmth of this Classic Banana Bread Recipe, a beloved treat that’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Made with overripe bananas, this moist and flavorful loaf is incredibly easy to prepare—just 15 minutes of prep time! Customize it with chocolate chips or nuts to suit your taste. Whether you’re serving it warm with a spread of cream cheese or enjoying it plain, this banana bread is sure to become a family favorite. Transform your overripe bananas into a delightful masterpiece today!
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 (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a greased loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add beaten eggs and mashed bananas, mixing until fully combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with the wet mixture without overmixing.
- Stir in vanilla extract and optional add-ins like chocolate chips or nuts.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- 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 (about 60g)
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg