Description
Banana bread is a timeless comfort food that combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with a moist, tender crumb. This Old Fashioned Banana Bread recipe is simple to make in just one bowl, creating a nostalgic aroma that fills your kitchen and invites everyone to enjoy a slice. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy afternoon snack, every bite delivers warmth and love, making it an instant favorite among family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: 1/2 cup walnuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a loaf pan with nonstick spray or parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth but slightly chunky.
- Mix in the melted butter, followed by sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gently fold in the flour, baking soda, and salt until just mixed. Avoid over-mixing.
- If desired, add walnuts or chocolate chips and fold gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 60-65 minutes until golden brown; check doneness with a toothpick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg