Here’s a classic, easy Banana Bread recipe 🍌
Moist, simple, and perfect for using ripe bananas.
🍞 Banana Bread
Ingredients
- 2–3 very ripe bananas (mashed, about 1 cup)
- ½ cup sugar (white or brown)
- ¼ cup melted butter or oil
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
Optional add-ins:
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup chocolate chips or chopped nuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven: 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a bowl, mash bananas, then mix in sugar, butter/oil, egg, and vanilla.
- Add dry ingredients: Stir in baking soda and salt. Gently mix in flour until just combined.
- Add extras: Fold in cinnamon or add-ins if using.
- Bake: Pour batter into the pan and smooth the top.
- Bake time: 50–60 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool: Let cool in the pan 10 minutes, then remove to cool completely.
Tips & Variations
- Extra moist: Use 3 bananas and brown sugar.
- Healthier: Replace half the flour with whole wheat or reduce sugar slightly.
- No egg: Use ¼ cup applesauce instead.
- Muffins: Bake in muffin tin at the same temperature for 18–22 minutes.
Want a one-bowl version, no-sugar, or chocolate banana bread next? 😊
