Banana Bread Recipe
This banana bread is soft, moist, and loaded with flavor. Made with ripe bananas and just a few pantry staples, it’s the go-to recipe when you want something sweet, comforting, and ridiculously easy. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or anytime snacking. You’ll come back to it again and again.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas the spottier, the better
- 1/2 cup 1 stick unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup sugar white, brown, or a mix—your call
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Optional (but very welcome):
- A handful of chopped walnuts or pecans
- A sprinkle of cinnamon
- A handful of chocolate chips you do you
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Preheat & Prepare
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
Step 2: Smash Those Bananas
- Toss the bananas in a big bowl and mash them with a fork. Don’t go for puree-perfect. Lumps are good.
Step 3: Add the Good Stuff
- Pour in melted butter. Stir. Add sugar, egg, and vanilla. Stir again. It should already smell like banana bread dreams.
Step 4: Dry Meets Wet
- Add baking soda and salt. Stir gently. Add flour slowly. Stir just until combined. Overmixing is the enemy here.
Step 5: Optional Magic
- Now's your moment to fold in nuts, chips, or cinnamon. Do it with love.
Step 6: Pour and Bake
- Pour into the pan. Bake for 50–60 minutes. A toothpick should come out clean or with a few crumbs.
Step 7: Cool... But Not Too Long
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then move to a wire rack. Or sneak the end piece for a warm taste test. I won't tell.