Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Moist Banana Bread Recipe, crafted to transform ripe bananas into a soft and tender loaf that’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. This easy homemade recipe combines pantry staples like all-purpose flour and cinnamon with the natural sweetness of bananas, guaranteeing a treat that will impress family and friends. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can savor fresh banana bread in no time. Customize your loaf by adding nuts or chocolate chips for an extra twist. Enjoy it warm with butter, or topped with your favorite spread—this versatile bread is bound to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter (or vegetable oil)
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ⅓ cups mashed ripe bananas (about 4 small bananas)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8×4-inch loaf pan.
- Mash the bananas until smooth; set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Cream butter and sugars until fluffy; add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and mashed bananas until combined.
- Fold in dry ingredients gently until just mixed.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45 to 60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 5 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 80g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg