Simply Recipes Banana Bread
A deliciously moist and easy-to-make banana bread that brings warmth and comfort to every bite. Perfect for using up overripe bananas!
Ingredients
- 3-4 ripe bananas mashed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar or brown sugar for deeper flavor
- 2 eggs room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free blend
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- Mash the bananas in a large bowl until smooth.
- Mix in the melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in optional mix-ins like walnuts or chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and enjoy your warm, homemade banana bread!