Banana Bread
About This Banana Bread
This is the banana bread recipe you'll make again and again. It's incredibly moist, perfectly sweetened, and has the most amazing banana flavor that improves with age.
What Makes This Banana Bread Special
Using very ripe bananas is the secret - those brown-spotted bananas you might otherwise throw away are pure gold for banana bread. The darker the peel, the sweeter and more flavorful the bread. This recipe uses simple pantry ingredients and comes together in one bowl with minimal effort.
Key Techniques for Success
The texture is tender and moist with a slightly crispy top. While delicious plain, you can customize with chocolate chips, nuts, or a cinnamon swirl.
Perfect for Every Occasion
This bread actually tastes better the next day as the flavors meld, making it perfect for meal prep or gift-giving.
Ingredients
- 3 large (about 1½ cups) Overripe bananas, mashed
- 240g (2 cups) All-purpose flour
- 200g (1 cup) Granulated sugar
- 115g (½ cup) Unsalted butter, melted
- 2 Large eggs
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 tsp Baking soda
- ½ tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Cinnamon (optional)
Quick Info
- Total Time:
- 75 min
- Difficulty:
- Easy
- Servings:
- 10
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
- 2
In a large bowl, mash bananas until mostly smooth. Some small lumps are fine.
- 3
Add melted butter to bananas and mix well.
- 4
Stir in sugar, eggs, and vanilla until combined.
- 5
Add flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using). Stir just until no dry flour remains. Don't overmix.
- 6
Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
- 7
Bake 55-65 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
- 8
If top is browning too quickly, tent loosely with foil.
- 9
Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Pro Tips
- •Use very ripe bananas with lots of brown spots for the best flavor and sweetness.
- •Don't overmix the batter or the bread will be tough and dense.
- •Bread is done when a toothpick comes out with just a few moist crumbs.
- •Wrap cooled bread tightly to keep it moist. It gets better with age!
Variations
Add 1 cup chocolate chips for chocolate chip banana bread. Fold in ½ cup chopped walnuts for crunch. Swirl in Nutella for a special treat.
