Banana Bread Recipe
This Banana Bread recipe is a classic favorite, perfect for using up those overripe bananas. Moist and flavorful, with the option to add crunchy walnuts or sweet chocolate chips, it’s a versatile treat for any time of day.
- Author: Bennett
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas (with brown spots for extra sweetness)
- 1/3 cup melted butter (unsalted)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mash bananas in a large bowl.
- Stir in melted butter.
- Mix in sugar, egg, and vanilla.
- Sift flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients.
- Fold in walnuts or chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into the pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes.
- Cool for 10 minutes in pan.
- Slice and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10 of loaf)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Banana Bread, Banana, Bread, Dessert, Baking, Easy Recipe