Best Banana Bread Recipe: Bake the Ultimate Comfort Food!
A delicious and moist banana bread recipe that is easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- ⅓ cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- ¾ cup sugar (or use brown sugar for a richer flavor)
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Stir in melted butter until fully combined.
- Mix in sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract.
- Add baking soda and salt, then gently stir in the flour until just combined.
- Fold in walnuts or chocolate chips if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool before slicing—or enjoy warm for the ultimate treat.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider using brown sugar instead of white sugar.
- Feel free to customize with your favorite mix-ins like nuts or chocolate chips.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container to keep it fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg