Description
A classic recipe for deliciously moist banana bread, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Ingredients
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- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 3 very ripe bananas)
- 0.5 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, followed by vanilla extract and mashed bananas.
- Prepare the dry ingredients by whisking together flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the moist mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55–65 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
- Cool the bread in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Serve warm or at room temperature. Spread with butter or cream cheese for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: banana bread, quick bread, baking, dessert, snack