Description
Bake up a slice of nostalgia with this Classic Banana Bread Recipe, the ultimate solution for overripe bananas. This moist and flavorful loaf is perfect as a breakfast treat, midday snack, or dessert. Its simple ingredients and straightforward method make it an ideal choice for bakers of all levels. Customize it with nuts or chocolate chips for an extra touch, and enjoy it warm with a pat of butter or a dollop of cream cheese. Whether you’re sharing it at brunch with friends, gifting a loaf to family, or savoring it solo with your morning coffee, this classic banana bread recipe is sure to delight every palate.
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 semi-sweet chocolate chips or nuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in beaten eggs and mashed bananas until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture; stir gently until just combined.
- Fold 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 comes out almost clean.
- Allow cooling 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 (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg