Description
This Banana Bread Recipe is incredibly moist, rich, and bursting with sweet banana flavor. With simple ingredients and just one bowl, you’ll create a comforting homemade loaf that’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Bakes beautifully with a tender crumb and soft texture — the best way to use overripe bananas!
Ingredients
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3 ripe bananas (mashed)
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
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3/4 cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking soda
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1/2 tsp salt
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Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a loaf pan.
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In a bowl, mash bananas and mix with melted butter.
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Add sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir until well combined.
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Add flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix gently until just combined — do not overmix.
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Fold in walnuts or chocolate chips if using.
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Pour into loaf pan and smooth top.
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Bake 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
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Slice and enjoy!
Notes
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Overripe bananas give the best flavor and sweetness.
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For extra moist bread, don’t overmix the batter.
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Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 225
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
