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Easy Banana Bread

A simple and reliable banana bread recipe made with everyday ingredients, delivering moist, flavorful results every time. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 3 ripe bananas the spottier, the better
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup butter melted
  • 1 and 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional add ins: chopped nuts chocolate chips, or a pinch of cinnamon

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 9 by 5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Peel the bananas and mash them in a large mixing bowl until mostly smooth with some small lumps.
  3. Add melted butter, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Stir to combine.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together all purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the banana mixture just until no flour remains visible. Avoid overmixing.
  6. If using optional add-ins like chopped nuts or chocolate chips, fold them in gently at this point.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  8. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, checking from 50 minutes onward. Insert a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean when done.
  9. Let the banana bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then remove it from the pan and let it cool on a wire rack or plate.

Notes

Use overripe bananas for best flavor and texture. Be careful not to overmix the batter to avoid dense banana bread. Store at room temperature for up to 3 days, refrigerate for up to a week, or freeze for up to 3 months.