Description
Banana bread is the ultimate comfort food, perfectly moist and bursting with flavor. Made with ripe bananas and a hint of cinnamon, this quick bread is ideal for breakfast or an afternoon treat. Whether you enjoy it plain or loaded with chocolate chips and nuts, this easy recipe will fill your home with an irresistible aroma that invites everyone to take a slice.
Ingredients
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- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1/2 cup nuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth but leave some chunks for texture.
- Mix in the melted butter, then add the beaten egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, salt, and optional cinnamon.
- Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined; do not overmix.
- If desired, gently fold in nuts or chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 60 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg