Description
Indulge in the warmth and comfort of homemade banana bread, a delightful treat that transforms overripe bananas into a moist, flavorful loaf. With its golden crust and soft interior, this easy-to-follow recipe is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Whether enjoyed plain or with added chocolate chips and nuts, each slice offers a taste of nostalgia and joy. Gather your ingredients and get ready to bake a loaf that fills your home with an irresistible aroma.
Ingredients
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- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup melted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth but still chunky.
- In another bowl, whisk together melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until frothy.
- Gently fold in the mashed bananas.
- Gradually add the flour, baking soda, and salt; mix until just combined.
- If desired, fold in walnuts or chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg