Ahh, banana bread—a classic for a reason 🍌🍞. Soft, moist, and perfect for using up ripe bananas. Here’s a simple, foolproof recipe that turns out great every time.
Classic Banana Bread Recipe
Makes 1 loaf
Ingredients
- 3 very ripe bananas, mashed
- ½ cup sugar (white, brown, or half & half)
- ¼ cup melted butter or oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
Optional add-ins:
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- ½ tsp cinnamon
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat oven
- Preheat to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a loaf pan or line with parchment.
2️⃣ Mix wet ingredients
- In a bowl, mash bananas.
- Stir in sugar, melted butter, egg, and vanilla.
3️⃣ Add dry ingredients
- Sprinkle baking soda and salt over the mixture.
- Stir in flour just until combined (don’t overmix).
4️⃣ Add extras (optional)
- Fold in nuts, chocolate chips, or spices.
5️⃣ Bake
- Pour batter into pan.
- Bake 50–60 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
6️⃣ Cool
- Let cool 10 minutes in pan, then transfer to a rack.
Tips for the BEST Banana Bread
✔ Use very ripe bananas (brown spots = more flavor)
✔ Don’t overmix—keeps it tender
✔ Tent loosely with foil if top browns too fast
✔ Tastes even better the next day 😌
Easy Variations
- 🍫 Chocolate banana bread
- 🌰 Banana nut
- 🧈 Banana bread with cream cheese swirl
- 🌱 Vegan or egg-free version
- 🧁 Banana bread muffins
If you want, tell me:
- Egg-free
- Vegan
- No butter
- Healthy / low sugar
- One-bowl / quick
I’ll tailor it exactly how you like 💛
