Banana Bread
A simple and delicious recipe for moist banana bread using ripe bananas, perfect for any time of day.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 pieces ripe bananas The more mushy, the better.
- 1/3 cup melted butter Can substitute with oil.
- 1 cup sugar Brown or white sugar works.
- 1 large egg Beaten.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour Can swap half for whole wheat.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon Optional for extra flavor.
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips or walnuts Optional additions.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
- Mix in the melted butter.
- Stir in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the mixture and mix in.
- Add the flour and cinnamon, stirring just until combined to avoid overmixing.
- Optional: fold in chocolate chips or nuts if desired.
Baking
- Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick inserted into the center.
- Once baked, remove from oven and let it cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Banana bread can be frozen. Wrap cooled loaf in plastic wrap, then foil, and store in a freezer bag. Good for up to three months.