This recipe yields a moist and flavorful banana bread that’s perfect for a quick breakfast or afternoon snack.
Ingredients:
- Ripe Bananas: 3 medium, mashed
- All-Purpose Flour: 1 3/4 cups
- Granulated Sugar: 1 cup
- Unsalted Butter: 1/2 cup, melted and cooled slightly
- Eggs: 2 large
- Baking Soda: 1 teaspoon
- Baking Powder: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon
- Optional Add-ins:
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan (9×5 inches).
- Combine wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Stir in add-ins: If using, gently fold in the walnuts or chocolate chips.
- 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.
- Cool: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips & Variations:
- For extra moisture: Add a tablespoon of sour cream or plain yogurt to the batter.
- Spice it up: Add 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon or nutmeg to the dry ingredients.
- Make it healthier: Use whole wheat flour or substitute some of the sugar with brown sugar or honey.
Enjoy your homemade banana bread!