Description
This classic banana bread is incredibly moist, tender, and packed with rich banana flavor. A perfect recipe for using overripe bananas, it’s a cozy, foolproof treat for breakfast, snack, or dessert.
Ingredients
Primary Ingredients:
3–4 overripe bananas, mashed
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Wet Ingredients:
1/2 cup (113g or 1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
3/4 cup sugar (white or brown)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Leavening and Seasoning Ingredients:
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
Optional: 1/2 cup chocolate chips or chopped nuts
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan with non-stick spray or parchment paper.
Mash bananas in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
Add melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix well to combine.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet banana mixture until just combined.
If using, fold in chocolate chips or nuts.
Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 55–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let bread cool in the pan for 12–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Use overripe bananas (black-spotted skins) for the best flavor.
Avoid overmixing to keep the bread light and tender.
Customize with your favorite mix-ins like chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit.
For gluten-free version, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour substitute.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
