Description
This is the best banana bread recipe, incredibly moist, flavorful, and easy to make with simple ingredients. Perfect for using up ripe bananas and ideal for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 1/3 cups mashed overripe bananas (about 4–5 bananas)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon if using.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in mashed bananas and vanilla extract.
- Add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture and stir just until combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 60–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use overripe bananas for best flavor and moisture.
- Optional: Add 1/2 cup of chopped nuts or chocolate chips for extra texture.
- Banana bread can be stored at room temperature for up to 4 days or frozen for longer storage.
- If the top is browning too quickly, loosely cover with foil during baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
