Description
This simple and cozy banana bread recipe turns overripe bananas into a delightful loaf that’s perfect for breakfast or a snack, making your kitchen smell wonderful.
Ingredients
For the Banana Bread
- 3 pieces ripe bananas (The spottier, the better.)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (Spoon into the measuring cup and level off.)
- 0.5 cup sugar (Can be white or a mix of white and brown.)
- 0.5 cup butter (Melted and cooled.)
- 2 pieces eggs (Large eggs preferred.)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (Optional but enhances flavor.)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (Optional for added flavor.)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a standard loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
Mixing the Batter
- Mash the bananas in a big bowl, leaving a few small lumps for texture.
- Stir in the melted butter.
- Add sugar, eggs, and vanilla, mixing until combined.
- Sprinkle in the baking soda and salt, then stir.
- Add flour and gently fold just until you do not see dry streaks.
- Avoid overmixing to ensure a soft and tender loaf.
Baking
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for about 50 to 65 minutes, starting to check for doneness at the 50-minute mark.
- When done, a toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Let the loaf cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then lift it out and cool completely on a wire rack.
Notes
For the best flavor, use very ripe bananas. You can freeze banana bread and thaw it later for quick snacks. Avoid overmixing after adding flour to prevent a dense texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Cuisine: American