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A sliced banana bread recipe with chocolate chips on a white plate, with butter and a ripe banana in the background.

Banana Bread

This banana bread recipe is moist, flavorful, and easy to make with simple ingredients. Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 1 loaf
Calories 210 kcal

Equipment

  • Loaf Pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk

Ingredients
  

Banana Bread Batter

  • 3 ripe bananas mashed
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 0.75 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Optional Add-ins

  • chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, or almonds)
  • chocolate chips
  • cinnamon or nutmeg

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  • In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  • In another bowl, mash the bananas, then add melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir until well combined.
  • Slowly fold the dry ingredients into the banana mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  • If using nuts, chocolate chips, or spices, gently fold them into the batter.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  • Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Slice and enjoy warm, or store for later.

Notes

For a healthier version, swap sugar for honey or maple syrup, use whole wheat flour, and replace butter with applesauce or Greek yogurt.
Keyword Baking, Banana Bread