Ah, banana bread—the ultimate cozy, moist, sweet bread that’s perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert. Here’s a classic, foolproof recipe:
Classic Banana Bread
Ingredients (makes 1 loaf)
- 3–4 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 3/4 cup sugar (can reduce to 1/2 cup for less sweet)
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Optional add-ins: chopped walnuts, chocolate chips, cinnamon, or raisins
Instructions
- Preheat oven
- 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix wet ingredients
- In a bowl, mash bananas with a fork.
- Stir in melted butter, sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla.
- Add dry ingredients
- Sprinkle baking soda and salt over the banana mixture.
- Add flour and stir just until combined—do not overmix.
- Optional add-ins
- Fold in nuts, chocolate chips, or raisins if desired.
- Bake
- Pour batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake 60–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool & serve
- Let bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Slice and enjoy!
Tips
- Riper bananas = better flavor. Black-spotted bananas are perfect.
- Moist texture: Don’t overmix, and consider adding a tablespoon of yogurt or sour cream.
- Storage: Wrapped tightly, it keeps 2–3 days at room temp or up to a week in the fridge. Freeze slices for longer storage.
💡 Fun twist: Add a streusel topping (brown sugar + butter + cinnamon) before baking for an extra sweet crunch.
If you want, I can give a super-easy 3-ingredient banana bread version that uses only bananas, eggs, and flour—perfect for a quick snack with zero sugar added.
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