Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting embrace of this Moist Banana Bread Loaf, where overripe bananas transform into a delectable treat. With its golden-brown crust and soft, fluffy interior, each slice melts in your mouth. Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack, this easy-to-follow recipe is ideal for both novice bakers and kitchen pros alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large ripe bananas
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth but slightly chunky.
- In another bowl, whisk together melted butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla extract; mix well.
- Combine the mashed bananas with the wet ingredients.
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined—do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Optional: top with chopped nuts or chocolate chips.
- Bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg