Description
The ultimate banana bread recipe guide featuring 12 amazing variations for perfect results every time. This moist, delicious banana bread uses overripe bananas and simple techniques for bakery-quality results at home.
Ingredients
3–4 overripe bananas (mashed) 2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup melted butter or vegetable oil 1 large egg (room temperature) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional) 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan 2. In a large bowl, mash bananas until mostly smooth with some small chunks remaining 3. Add melted butter, beaten egg, vanilla extract, and sugar to mashed bananas 4. In separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt 5. Gently fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined (don’t overmix) 6. Fold in walnuts or chocolate chips if using 7. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth top 8. Bake for 55-65 minutes until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean 9. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire rack 10. Cool completely before slicing for best texture
Notes
Use bananas that are very ripe with brown spots for best flavor and moisture Don’t overmix the batter to avoid dense, tough bread Bread can be stored wrapped tightly for up to 5 days at room temperature Freezes well for up to 3 months when properly wrapped For variations, try adding cinnamon, nutmeg, or substituting different nuts
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg