Description
This easy banana bread recipe is moist, flavorful, and comforting. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or sharing with loved ones, it uses simple ingredients and is easy to make. Ripe bananas, butter, sugar, and a touch of vanilla come together for a golden, irresistible loaf.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup melted unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease a loaf pan.
- Mash bananas in a bowl.
- Stir in melted butter.
- Mix in sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla.
- Sprinkle in baking soda and salt, fold in flour gently.
- Optional: Fold in walnuts or chocolate chips.
- Pour into pan, smooth top.
- Bake 50-60 mins until toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool 10 mins, transfer to wire rack.
Notes
Use very ripe bananas for natural sweetness. Don’t overmix to keep it soft. Store in airtight container at room temp for 3 days or freeze up to 3 months. Add chocolate chips or nuts for extra indulgence.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 17
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 34
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 35