Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of this easy banana bread, perfect for breakfast or as an afternoon snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 overripe bananas
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1. Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan with butter or line it with parchment paper.
- 2. Mash the Bananas: In a mixing bowl, mash the overripe bananas using a fork until smooth but slightly lumpy.
- 3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together melted butter and sugar. Add in the mashed bananas, eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir until just combined.
- 4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this mixture into the wet ingredients and mix gently until just combined.
- 5. Pour Into Pan: Transfer the batter into your greased loaf pan. Optionally, sprinkle some walnuts or chocolate chips on top for added flavor.
- 6. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow it to cool slightly before removing from the pan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg