Best Banana Bread 

This classic banana bread is incredibly easy to make, even for beginners. The flavor profile is rich and comforting, making everyone feel at home. Its golden-brown appearance will impress guests at any gathering. Plus, it’s versatile enough to include nuts or chocolate chips based on your cravings!

Full Recipe: 

Ingredients

• 3–4 ripe medium sized bananas (the riper, the sweeter)

• 1½ cups all purpose flour

• 1 cup granulated sugar (or brown sugar for a deeper flavor)

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• ½ teaspoon salt

• 2 large eggs

• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with butter or nonstick spray.

2. Mash Bananas: In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth yet slightly chunky.

3. Mix Wet Ingredients: Add the melted butter to the mashed bananas and mix well. Beat in the eggs one at a time until fully incorporated. Stir in the vanilla extract.

4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt until well blended.

5. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to avoid dense bread.

6. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for about 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.

7. Cool and Serve: Let the banana bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve warm with butter or enjoy plain.

Nutritional Information (per serving)

• Calories: Approximately 225 kcal

• Total Fat: 5g

  • Saturated Fat: 3g

• Cholesterol: 31mg

• Sodium: 399mg

• Total Carbohydrates: 42g

  • Dietary Fiber: 1g

  • Sugars: 24g

• Protein: 3g

• Vitamin C: 3mg

• Calcium: 9mg

• Iron: 1mg