Description
Golden on the outside and moist on the inside, this Irresistible Banana Bread is the ultimate quick breakfast or snack idea for banana lovers. Made with everyday ingredients and overripe bananas, it comes together effortlessly in one bowl. Whether you’re after easy breakfast recipes, delicious food ideas for guests, or something to freeze for later, this banana bread delivers every time. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a mid-day treat — and it’s easily customizable with nuts, chocolate, or spices!
Ingredients
3 large overripe bananas, mashed
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, mash bananas until mostly smooth.
3. Add melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Whisk until smooth.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
5. Gently fold dry ingredients into the banana mixture until just combined.
6. Fold in optional walnuts or chocolate chips.
7. Pour batter into loaf pan and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
9. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use bananas with blackened peels for maximum flavor and moisture.
Let the bread cool completely before slicing to avoid crumbling.
Add-ins like chocolate chips or chopped nuts enhance flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg