Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of this Classic Banana Bread Recipe. Perfect for using up overripe bananas, this delightful loaf is a household favorite, ideal for breakfast, snacks, or brunch gatherings. With a wonderfully moist texture and rich flavor, it offers the flexibility to customize with chocolate chips or nuts, making each bite an indulgent treat. Easy to prepare in just 15 minutes, this banana bread will fill your kitchen with a mouthwatering aroma that beckons friends and family alike. Enjoy it warm with butter, cream cheese, or even ice cream for an added touch of sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 3 medium-large overripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- Optional: ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or nuts + 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and lightly flour a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add beaten eggs and mashed bananas; mix until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture without overmixing.
- Stir in vanilla extract; if desired, fold in chocolate chips or nuts coated with flour.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55-65 minutes.
- Check doneness with a toothpick; let cool on a wire rack for at least 20 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 196
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 33mg