Old Fashioned Banana Bread 

This classic banana bread recipe is simple, moist, and packed with rich banana flavor just like the one your grandmother used to make. It’s a nostalgic treat that’s perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a comforting snack with your afternoon tea.

 Ingredients

• ½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature

• 1 cup white granulated sugar

• 2 large eggs

• 4 large overripe bananas, mashed

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1¾ cups all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• ½ teaspoon baking powder

• ½ teaspoon fine sea salt

• 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

 Directions

1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a standard 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.

2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

3. Add Wet Ingredients: Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the mashed bananas and vanilla extract until fully combined.

4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and sea salt.

5. Mix Together: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

6. Add Nuts: If using, gently fold in the chopped walnuts.

7. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

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

 Nutritional Information (Per Serving)

• Calories: Approximately 316 kcal

• Total Fat: 15 g

• Saturated Fat: 6 g

• Cholesterol: 51 mg

• Sodium: 227 mg

• Total Carbohydrates: 42 g

• Dietary Fiber: 2 g

• Sugars: 23 g

• Protein: 5 g