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Banana Bread Recipe

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Banana Bread is a classic, moist, and flavorful quick bread made with ripe bananas. It’s simple to prepare, uses pantry staples, and is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.

  • Author: Ella
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf (8–10 slices)
  • Category: Baked Goods
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar or brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup melted butter or oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • Optional: 1/2 cup chocolate chips
  • Optional: 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the bananas until mostly smooth.
  3. Whisk in melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir gently until just combined.
  6. Fold in optional nuts, chocolate chips, or cinnamon if using.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Use overripe bananas for the best flavor and moisture.
  • Don’t overmix the batter to keep the bread light and tender.
  • Add Greek yogurt or sour cream for extra moisture.
  • Make muffins by dividing batter into a muffin tin and baking for 18–22 minutes.
  • To ripen bananas quickly, bake unpeeled at 300°F for 15–20 minutes until blackened.

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