Moist and Easy Banana Bread Recipe for Ultimate Comfort

This Moist and Delicious Easy Banana Bread Recipe is your ticket to comfort, rescuing overripe bananas with simple ingredients.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 40

Cooling Time 10

Total Time 1

Servings: 8 slices

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Calories: 200

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Batter

0.5 cups Unsalted Butter Room temperature
1 cups Granulated Sugar Can substitute with brown sugar
2 large Eggs At room temperature
1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Do not use whole wheat
1 teaspoon Baking Soda Leavening agent
0.5 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor
3-4 medium Ripe Bananas Use 2 large for optimal sweetness
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Adds depth of flavor

Optional Mix-Ins

0.5 cups Chopped Nuts Walnuts or pecans for crunch
0.5 cups Mini Chocolate Chips For a sweet surprise

Equipment

Loaf pans
Mixing bowls
Hand mixer
Spatula

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 8x4 loaf pans.
Mash 3-4 ripe bananas in a bowl until mostly smooth.
Cream together ½ cup of butter and 1 cup of sugar until light and fluffy.
Add 2 eggs to the mixture and mix until fully incorporated.
Whisk together 1.5 cups of flour, 1 tsp of baking soda, and 0.5 tsp of salt, then add to wet ingredients.
Fold in mashed bananas and 1 tsp of vanilla extract.
Pour the batter into prepared pans and bake for 35-40 minutes.
Let the banana bread cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 160mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Enjoy a slice of comfort that warms the soul! Use overripe bananas for best results.

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