Description
A classic and moist banana bread that brings warmth and happiness, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease a loaf pan.
- Mash the ripe bananas in a large bowl until smooth.
- Mix in the sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, being careful not to overmix.
- If desired, fold in walnuts or chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 60 minutes.
- Allow to cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
Use overripe bananas for best sweetness and moisture. Avoid overmixing to prevent a tough texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg