Description
Indulge in the warmth and comfort of homemade banana bread with this classic recipe that transforms overripe bananas into a delightful treat. With its soft, moist texture and natural sweetness, this banana bread is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. It’s quick to whip up with minimal ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen. Customize it by adding chocolate chips or nuts for an extra touch of flavor. This recipe not only makes use of leftover bananas but also fills your home with a mouthwatering aroma that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add beaten eggs and mashed bananas; mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures gently until just mixed.
- Fold in any optional ingredients, then pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes until a toothpick comes out almost clean.
- Allow to cool on a wire rack before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (66g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg