Banana Bread Recipe: A Classic Treat with a Moist, Flavorful Twist

This moist, flavorful banana bread recipe is easy to make and a great way to use up overripe bananas. Add nuts or chocolate chips for extra flavor!

🕒 Prep Time: 10 mins

🍳 Cook Time: 50-60 mins

👥 Servings: 10 slices

Ingredients:

Follow these simple steps to create the perfect banana bread recipe that your whole family will love.

• 3 ripe bananas, mashed
• ⅓ cup melted butter
• ¾ cup sugar (adjust to taste)
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• Pinch of salt
• Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

2. Prepare the Wet Ingredients:

• In a mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Stir in the melted butter until combined.
• Add sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract, mixing well.

3. Combine Dry Ingredients:

• Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the mixture, then gently stir in the flour until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender.

4. Add Optional Mix-Ins:

• If using, fold in the chopped walnuts or chocolate chips.

5. Bake:

• Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• If the top browns too quickly, loosely cover the loaf with foil in the last 15 minutes of baking.

6. Cool and Serve:

• Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy!

Tips:

• Use Overripe Bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your banana bread will be.
• Make It Healthier: Swap half the flour for whole wheat flour or use honey or maple syrup in place of sugar.
• Storage: Wrap banana bread in plastic wrap and store at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage.

Enjoy this banana bread recipe as a wholesome snack, breakfast treat, or dessert option. It’s versatile and delicious! 🍌🍞

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10 of the loaf)
Servings Per Recipe: 10

Vitamin D | 2%
Calcium | 1%
Iron | 6%
Potassium | 5%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

This classic banana bread is not only delicious but also provides a good amount of potassium and fiber from the bananas, making it a wholesome treat!