Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of baking and enjoying the World’s Best Banana Bread. This luscious loaf combines ripe bananas with a buttery flavor and just the right hint of spice, resulting in a moist and flavorful treat that’s perfect for any occasion. Ideal for breakfast, dessert, or as a sweet snack, this easy recipe transforms overripe bananas into a scrumptious delight that everyone will love. Whether you enjoy it warm with a pat of butter or cooled as an afternoon pick-me-up, each slice promises to be tender and satisfying. Plus, its versatility allows you to customize it with nuts or chocolate chips, catering to your taste preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 to 4 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Stir in the melted butter until well mixed, then add sugar and mix until lighter in color.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the banana mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- If desired, fold in chopped nuts evenly throughout the batter.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and tap gently on the counter.
- Bake for 55 to 65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg