Classic Banana Bread 

This classic banana bread is a timeless favorite, offering a moist and flavorful loaf that's perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Made with ripe bananas, this recipe is simple to prepare and yields a deliciously comforting treat.

Full Recipe:

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 large bananas)

• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

• 2 large eggs

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• 2 cups all purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• ½ teaspoon salt

• Optional: 1 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and set it aside.

2. Mash the bananas: In a medium bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.

3. Cream the butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.

4. Add eggs: Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated.

5. Combine wet ingredients: Stir in the mashed bananas until well combined.

6. Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

7. Combine wet and dry mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined.

8. Add optional ingredients: If desired, fold in chopped walnuts or chocolate chips.

9. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 65-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

10. Cool: Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Information (per serving)

• Calories: Approximately 245 kcal

• Total Fat: 9g

• Saturated Fat: 5g

• Cholesterol: 51mg

• Sodium: 226mg

• Total Carbohydrates: 35g

• Dietary Fiber: 2g

• Sugars: 16g

• Protein: 4g

• Vitamin C: 3mg

• Calcium: 21mg

• Iron: 1mg

• Potassium: 182mg