Description
Best Ever Banana Bread is a moist, tender, and flavorful quick bread loaded with ripe bananas. Perfect for breakfast, snacking, or dessert, it’s easy to make and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
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- 2 to 3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash bananas with a fork. Stir in melted butter.
- Mix in sugar, eggs, and vanilla until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
- Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in nuts or chocolate chips, if using.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor and sweetness.
- Store leftovers wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Add a sprinkle of raw sugar on top before baking for a sweet, crunchy crust.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg