Description
My Simple Banana Bread Recipe is moist, tender, and full of love. Using ripe bananas, butter, sugar, and a touch of vanilla, this easy homemade banana bread is perfect for family breakfasts, snacks, or a cozy dessert. Baking this bread fills your kitchen with warmth and creates memories with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 very ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 3/4 cup sugar (brown sugar preferred)
- 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 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) and prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mash bananas in a large bowl; leave a few small lumps.
- Stir in melted butter, then mix in sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla.
- Add baking soda, salt, and gently fold in flour; do not overmix.
- Fold in optional cinnamon, walnuts, or chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into pan, smooth top, and bake 60–65 minutes.
- Cool in pan 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- Use overripe bananas for maximum sweetness.
- Toast nuts for extra flavor.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg