Description
Indulge in the comforting warmth of The World’s Best Banana Bread Recipe, a delightful treat that transforms ripe bananas into a moist and flavorful loaf. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, this easy-to-make recipe guarantees satisfying bites every time. With its rich taste and tender texture, it’s a favorite among friends and family alike. Customize it with nuts for added crunch or enjoy it plain—either way, you can’t go wrong!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 to 4 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan by greasing it or lining with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas thoroughly using a fork or potato masher.
- Mix in the melted butter until well combined, then add sugar and blend until smooth.
- Incorporate the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Gradually fold this dry mixture into the banana mixture until just combined.
- If using nuts, gently fold them into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 55 to 65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg