Description
Discover the best banana bread recipe in just one hour! Transform your overripe bananas into a delicious loaf.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 pieces ripe bananas (very ripe for optimal sweetness and moisture)
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour (can be swapped for gluten-free flour)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (reduce for a less sugary loaf)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda (acts as a leavening agent)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt (enhances flavor)
- 2 pieces eggs (can use flax eggs or applesauce for a vegan alternative)
- 0.5 cups melted butter (can be replaced with vegetable oil for a dairy-free option)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (opt for pure vanilla for best taste)
- 1 cup chocolate chips (for added sweetness)
- 1 cup nuts (walnuts or pecans for texture)
- 1 cup dried fruits (raisins or cranberries for sweetness)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard loaf pan.
- Mash 3-4 very ripe bananas until smooth with some small chunks remaining.
- Stir in ½ cup of melted butter, then add two eggs one at a time, mixing well. Finish with 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups of flour, 1 cup of sugar, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and ½ teaspoon of salt. Fold this into the wet ingredients.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for about 60 minutes.
- Cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: Banana Bread, Quick Bread, Dessert