Classic Banana Bread
This classic banana bread is a moist and flavorful treat that perfectly showcases ripe bananas. It is easy to prepare and makes for a delightful breakfast or snack option. Enjoy a slice warm or toasted with a pat of butter!
This recipe is american style, breakfast, scaled for 8 servings, with 15 min prep and 60 min cook.
Prep: 15 min · Cook: 60 min · Total: 75 min · Serves: 8
Quick cooking notes
- Core ingredients include unsalted butter, ripe bananas, granulated sugar, baking soda.
- Follow all 9 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
- Ingredient quantities listed below are for 8 servings.
Ingredients
- 1 stick unsalted butter (melted)
- 3 medium ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Add the melted butter to the mashed bananas and mix well.
- Stir in the sugar, beaten eggs, and vanilla extract until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 210
- Protein: 4 g
- Fat: 8 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.