Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of our Classic Banana Bread Recipe, an all-time favorite that’s perfect for any occasion. Made with overripe bananas, this moist and tender bread is not only easy to whip up but also customizable with your choice of chocolate chips or nuts. Whether you serve it fresh from the oven for breakfast, enjoy it as a delightful afternoon snack, or bring it to gatherings, this banana bread is sure to become a staple in your kitchen. With just a few simple ingredients and quick preparation, you can enjoy this homemade treat that’s packed with flavor and nostalgia.
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 your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add beaten eggs and mashed bananas; mix until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt together.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Incorporate vanilla extract gently into the batter.
- If desired, fold in chocolate chips or nuts that have been dusted with flour.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out nearly clean.
- Let cool on a wire rack for at least 20 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg