Description
This easy banana bread recipe is the perfect way to use up overripe bananas! It’s moist, fluffy, and full of delicious banana flavor. Made with simple pantry ingredients, this classic homemade treat is great for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Add chocolate chips or nuts for extra texture!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 to 4 overripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup sugar (white or brown)
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Optional: 1/2 cup chocolate chips or chopped nuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
- Mash the bananas in a large bowl until smooth.
- Mix wet ingredients: Add melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract to the bananas. Stir until combined.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix everything together: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Add optional mix-ins: Fold in chocolate chips or nuts if using.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack. Slice and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes