Description
This Simply Perfect Banana Bread Recipe is soft, moist, and full of sweet banana flavor—everything classic banana bread should be. Made with ripe bananas and pantry staples, it’s the go-to loaf for breakfast, snacking, or cozy weekend baking. One bowl, no fuss, and always reliable!
Ingredients
- Overripe bananas (the browner, the better)
- All-purpose flour
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Eggs
- Granulated sugar or brown sugar
- Melted butter or oil
- Vanilla extract
Optional Add-ins:
- Chopped walnuts
- Chocolate chips
- Ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mash Bananas: In a large bowl, mash bananas until smooth.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Whisk in melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until fully combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in flour, baking soda, and salt until just combined—don’t overmix.
- Fold in Add-ins: If using, fold in chocolate chips, nuts, or cinnamon.
- Bake: Pour batter into the loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool & Slice: Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Use overripe bananas for best flavor and texture.
- Mix gently to avoid a dense or sunken loaf.
- Can be made into muffins—bake at 350°F for 20–25 minutes.
- Add Greek yogurt for extra moisture or use coconut oil for a tropical twist.
- Cinnamon-sugar topping with pecans makes a great upgrade.
