Banana Bread Recipe
This classic banana bread recipe is easy to make, incredibly moist, and packed with real banana flavor. Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert, it’s a foolproof way to use overripe bananas. Customize it with chocolate chips or nuts for extra texture!
Print Pin Servings: 8 Slices
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $7
Equipment
- 1 9x5 inch loaf pan For baking
- 2-3 Mixing bowls For wet and dry ingredients
- 1 Fork or potato masher For mashing bananas
- 1 Whisk or wooden spoon For mixing
- 1 set Measuring cups and spoons For accurate measurements
- 1 Wire rack For cooling the bread
- Optional Parchment paper For easy removal from the pan
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas with brown spots for extra sweetness
- ⅓ cup melted butter unsalted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mash bananas in a large bowl.
- Stir in melted butter.
- Mix in sugar, egg, and vanilla.
- Sift flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients.
- Fold in walnuts or chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into the pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes.
- Cool for 10 minutes in pan.
- Slice and serve.
Notes
- Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Nutrition
Serving: 80g | Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 180mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 250IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg