Cook Time: 60 minutes
Servings: 1 loaf (8–10 slices)
Difficulty: Beginner-friendly
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Optional: 1/2 cup (75g) chocolate chips or chopped nuts
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven & Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.2. Mash Bananas: In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients: Add the melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Stir until well combined.
4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. Combine Wet & Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
6. Add Optional Ingredients: If desired, fold in chocolate chips or chopped nuts.
7. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 60–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Cool: Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information (per slice)
- Calories: ~200
- Carbohydrates: ~30g
- Protein: ~2g
- Fat: ~8g
- Fiber: ~1g
- Sugar: ~15g
Tips & Variations
- Ripeness of Bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your bread will be.
- Storage: Store banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Freezing: Wrap slices individually in plastic wrap and aluminum foil, then freeze for up to 3 months.
- Flavor Variations: Add-ins like chocolate chips, walnuts, or cinnamon can enhance the flavor.
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