Description
Irresistible banana bread emerges as a classic comfort treat that brings warmth to any kitchen. Moist crumb, sweet banana flavor, and simple ingredients make this recipe a delightful companion for morning coffee or afternoon snack you’ll savor with pure joy.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional Mix-ins:
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and thoroughly grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or cooking spray.
- Mash the ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl until smooth and creamy, ensuring no large chunks remain.
- Cream the softened butter with granulated and brown sugars in a separate bowl until light and fluffy.
- Whisk eggs into the butter-sugar mixture one at a time, then incorporate vanilla extract, blending until completely smooth.
- Gently fold the mashed bananas into the wet ingredient mixture, creating a cohesive batter.
- Sift together flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon in a separate bowl to eliminate potential lumps.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring carefully to avoid overmixing and maintain a tender texture.
- Fold in chopped walnuts and chocolate chips, distributing evenly throughout the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula for even baking.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Allow the bread to cool completely before slicing to ensure clean, neat cuts.
Notes
- Choose super ripe bananas with brown spots for maximum natural sweetness and deeper banana flavor.
- Ensure butter and eggs are at room temperature to create smoother, more evenly mixed batter that rises perfectly.
- Avoid overmixing the batter after adding dry ingredients to prevent tough, dense banana bread texture.
- Experiment with alternative mix-ins like dried cranberries, pecans, or shredded coconut for unique flavor variations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg