Description
This irresistible banana bread is soft, moist, and full of rich banana flavor—perfect for breakfast or snacking. Simple ingredients bake into a tender loaf that’s cozy, delicious, and family-friendly.
Ingredients
3 large overripe bananas, mashed
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Mash bananas in a large mixing bowl.
3. Add melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla to the bananas and whisk until smooth.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
5. Fold dry ingredients into banana mixture until just combined.
6. Fold in optional walnuts or chocolate chips.
7. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 55–65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
9. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Use very overripe bananas for the best sweetness and texture.
Do not overmix the batter—this helps keep the loaf soft and tender.
Walnuts, pecans, or chocolate chips all work well as add-ins.
Store at room temperature for 3–4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 60
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 160
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 45