Description
Indulge in the comforting warmth of this Classic Banana Bread Recipe, a delightful treat that transforms overripe bananas into a fluffy loaf. With its rich flavor and moist texture, this banana bread is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. You can easily customize it by adding chocolate chips or nuts, making it a favorite among banana lovers. Whether shared at a family gathering or enjoyed with a cup of coffee, this recipe promises to fill your kitchen with irresistible aromas and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
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- ½ cup butter (softened)
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs (beaten)
- 3 medium-large overripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- Optional: ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or nuts + 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Mix in the beaten eggs and mashed bananas until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually incorporate the dry mixture into the wet ingredients without overmixing.
- Add vanilla extract and optional chocolate chips or nuts.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55–65 minutes until a toothpick comes out almost clean.
- Allow to cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (50g)
- Calories: 196
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 33mg