Banana Bread
A delightful and easy banana bread recipe with moist and sweet flavors, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3-4 pieces ripe bananas, mashed Use overripe bananas for the best flavor and sweetness.
- 1/2 cup melted butter Warm butter helps to spread flavor evenly.
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs For richness and structure.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda Leavening agent.
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional) Toasted nuts add crunch.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork or potato masher.
- Add the melted butter to the mashed bananas and mix well.
- Incorporate the sugar, mixing until the mixture is smooth and lightens in color.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Gradually fold in the dry ingredient mixture to the banana mixture until just combined.
- If using nuts, fold them in gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and evenly spread it with a spatula.
- Tap the pan gently on the counter to release large air bubbles.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 55 to 65 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for a week. For longer storage, freeze slices for up to 3 months.