This moist and flavorful banana bread is a family favorite, passed down through generations. Made with simple pantry ingredients, it boasts a tender crumb and rich banana flavor. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, this easy to make loaf is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.

Full Recipe:

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened

• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar

• 2 large eggs

• 4 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/2 cups)

• 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.

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

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

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

5. Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.

6. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 60–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

7. 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 slice, based on 12 servings)

• Calories: Approximately 210 kcal

• Total Fat: 5g

  • Saturated Fat: 3g

• Cholesterol: 35mg

• Sodium: 180mg

• Total Carbohydrates: 36g

  • Dietary Fiber: 1g

  • Sugars: 18g

• Protein: 2g

• Calcium: 15mg

• Iron: 1mg