Description
Indulge in the warmth of this Classic Banana Bread Recipe, a beloved treat that transforms overripe bananas into a moist, flavorful loaf. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, this easy-to-make recipe can be customized with your favorite add-ins like nuts or chocolate chips.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 3 medium-large overripe bananas, mashed
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- Optional: ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped nuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in eggs and mashed bananas until well combined.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually add to the wet mixture.
- Stir in vanilla extract and fold in optional chocolate chips or nuts if using.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55-65 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool on a wire rack for at least 20 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 203
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 41mg