Description

This banana bread recipe is soft, moist, and packed with natural sweetness from ripe bananas. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a mid-day snack, it’s easy enough for beginners but delicious enough to impress. Customize it with chocolate chips, nuts, or try a vegan twist for extra variety!

Ingredients

Mash 3 medium very ripe bananas in a large bowl until smooth.
Add 1 cup of granulated sugar (or half brown sugar for extra moisture) and 1/2 cup room-temperature butter. Mix until creamy.
Beat in 2 large eggs (room temperature) and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Stir until combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; small lumps are okay.
Optional: Fold in 1/2 cup chopped nuts or 1/3 cup chocolate chips for added texture and flavor.
Optional: Mix in 2 tablespoons plain yogurt or sour cream for extra moistness.

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Instructions

Preheat & Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
Mash Bananas & Mix: Mash bananas in a large bowl, then add sugar, butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until creamy.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually fold into wet ingredients.
Add Extras: Gently fold in chocolate chips or nuts if desired. Avoid overmixing.
Bake: Pour batter into pan. Bake 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cover loosely with foil if top browns too fast.
Cool & Serve: Cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Slice when fully cooled.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas—they’re sweeter and ensure a moist crumb.

Don’t overmix the batter to avoid a dense loaf.

Add a spoonful of yogurt or sour cream for extra softness.

Toast nuts before adding for richer flavor.

Slice after fully cooling for clean, neat pieces.

Freeze slices for later enjoyment; thaw at room temperature or in the fridge.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 55–65 minutes

Nutrition

Serving Size: 8–10 slices