Save to Pinterest A moist, classic banana bread with a tender crumb and rich banana flavor perfect for everyday baking and enjoying with coffee or tea.
This recipe quickly became my go-to for using ripe bananas and makes the kitchen smell amazing.
Ingredients
- Produce: 3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/4 cups)
- Dairy: 115 g (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, melted, 60 ml (1/4 cup) milk (dairy or plant-based)
- Pantry: 200 g (1 2/3 cups) all-purpose flour, 150 g (3/4 cup) granulated sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp salt
- Eggs: 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- Optional Add-ins: 80 g (1/2 cup) chopped walnuts or pecans, 80 g (1/2 cup) chocolate chips
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and line a 9x5-inch (23x13 cm) loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Step 2:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and sugar until smooth.
- Step 3:
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the mashed bananas, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Step 4:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Step 5:
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Step 6:
- Fold in nuts or chocolate chips, if using.
- Step 7:
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Step 8:
- Bake for 50 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Step 9:
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Save to Pinterest This banana bread always brings my family together for a cozy afternoon treat.
Notes
Pairs well with coffee, tea, or a glass of milk.
Required Tools
9x5-inch loaf pan mixing bowls whisk spatula measuring cups and spoons parchment paper wire rack
Allergen Information
Contains eggs milk (if using dairy) wheat (gluten) tree nuts (if add ins included) For dairy free use plant based milk and a dairy free butter substitute Always check ingredient labels for potential allergens
Save to Pinterest This simple banana bread loaf is perfect for any occasion and easy to customize.